Announcement Combined from 2 sources
FIA explains George Russell decision after Leclerc practice near-miss in Austin
The FIA stewards outlined why George Russell received a warning after a near-miss with Charles Leclerc during United States Grand Prix practice. Multiple reports said the incident took place in practice at the Austin event.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 23, 2026
The FIA stewards explained their decision after an incident involving George Russell and Charles Leclerc during practice for the United States Grand Prix. The episode was described as a near-miss between the two drivers.
Reports said Russell was given a warning, with one outlet describing it as a rare warning. The FIA’s explanation focused on the decision taken following the practice incident.
The incident occurred during the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin, involving Russell and Leclerc in a practice session.