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George Russell has escaped a potentially costly FIA penalty after the Mercedes driver was investigated for an alleged yellow-flag infringement during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
The British driver was placed under investigation after officials raised concerns that he may not have slowed sufficiently when a single yellow flag was displayed at Turns 1 and 2 during Sunday’s race.
With Russell fighting at the front of the field, any sporting penalty could have had a major impact on the final classification. The stewards therefore examined the incident in detail before reaching their verdict.
The FIA reviewed multiple pieces of evidence, including video footage, timing data, telemetry, marshalling-system information and Russell’s onboard camera. The investigation focused on whether the Mercedes driver had been given a clear warning of the yellow-flag situation and whether he had responded appropriately.
However, after examining the available evidence, the stewards determined that Russell had not committed an offence requiring punishment.
According to the FIA’s decision, neither the yellow flag nor the associated warning light on Russell’s steering wheel was visible to the driver as he passed through the affected section of the circuit. The stewards also noted that a green light panel became visible as Russell approached the end of the sector.
Telemetry data further showed that Russell did reduce his throttle during the relevant section, supporting Mercedes’ position that the driver had responded appropriately to the circumstances.
The stewards subsequently announced “no further action”, confirming that Russell would not receive a time penalty or any other sporting punishment for the incident.
The decision means Russell keeps his second-place finish at Monza after an intense race dominated by Mercedes.
Teammate Kimi Antonelli produced one of the standout drives of the season, charging from 19th on the grid to claim victory in front of the Italian crowd. Russell finished second, while Max Verstappen completed the podium in third.
The FIA investigation briefly created uncertainty over Russell’s final result, particularly given how close the battle at the front had been. However, the stewards’ ruling ensures that the official classification remains unchanged.
The incident was one of several matters examined by FIA officials throughout the Italian Grand Prix weekend as the governing body continued to monitor driver conduct and technical compliance at Monza.
For Russell, however, the outcome was clear: no penalty, no disqualification and no change to his runner-up finish.
The Mercedes driver can therefore leave Monza with his second-place result officially intact, while Antonelli celebrates a remarkable home victory.