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George Russell Advocates for Permanent F1 Stewards

11/28/2025

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Story summary
  • Mercedes driver George Russell has called for the FIA to implement permanent stewards in Formula 1 after penalty controversies.
  • He argues that relying on volunteers is inappropriate for a multibillion-dollar sport.
  • Russell says stewarding must be consistent and based on guidelines from racing experience.
  • He believes stewards should apply established rules rather than personal views.
  • He notes many drivers share this view, suggesting consensus among competitors.