The Red Bull advisor was unaware of George Russell's contract situation at Mercedes, but still chose to hit back at his claims.

George Russell has proffered a theory as to why Red Bull submitted a protest against him in the wake of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Russell won in Montreal ahead of Max Verstappen, though the result was cast in doubt for more than five hours after the chequered flag following an incident between the pair under a late-race Safety Car.

The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix ended under Safety Car conditions, with George Russell leading Max Verstappen and the rest of the field to the checkered flag. But while the podium celebration has come and gone and the media pen has gone quiet,