Doc 104 - Infringement - Car 63 - Unsafe act

George Russell fined €5,000 for throwing his head restraint onto the track after retiring from the race.

During the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell (Car 63, Mercedes) threw his head restraint onto the track after his car stopped. The Stewards reviewed the incident, heard from Russell and the team, and found a breach of L12.2.1.h of the FIA International Sporting Code. Russell was fined €5,000, with the penalty suspended for 12 months provided no similar breach occurs. He apologized, citing frustration and embarrassment over his retirement. Kimi Antonelli is referenced as the driver of Car 63 in the context of the event, but the infringement involves Russell.