George Russell expressed frustration after the Mexico Grand Prix as multiple drivers cut across the opening chicane without facing penalties. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen both went off-track but later relinquished their positions during the race.
The Mercedes driver criticized the lack of penalties, noting that similar maneuvers have become common in recent years due to the tight nature of turns one to three, making overtaking challenging. Russell highlighted Verstappen’s off-track excursion and believed the Red Bull driver should have been penalized.
Russell voiced his discontent, stating that drivers who cut corners faced no repercussions for their errors, while those who adhered to the track limits suffered. He specifically mentioned incidents involving Leclerc and Verstappen during the race.
Lewis Hamilton received a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage in a battle with Verstappen. Russell expressed his views on the circuit’s leniency towards track limits violations, suggesting that changes are needed to ensure fair competition.
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