Overview

• Red Bull's protest claimed George Russell failed to sufficiently slow under a yellow flag during the Miami Grand Prix.
• Telemetry showed Russell lifted the throttle by 25%, reducing torque by 30%, which stewards deemed compliant with regulations.
• Stewards ruled that 'discernibly reduced speed' refers to reductions relative to regular racing pace, not absolute speed.
• The decision upheld Russell's third-place finish and resulted in Red Bull forfeiting its €2,000 protest deposit.
• This ruling sets a precedent for interpreting yellow flag compliance in Formula 1, balancing safety and regulatory clarity.