Exiting the pitlane in Q1, ahead of the first flying laps of the session, Russell slowly rolled down the pit exit on the inside of the Senna Esses to create a gap to the cars in front. Because of the narrow nature of the pit exit Russell impeded Alpine driver Gasly, who complained over the team radio about the Briton's antics.
Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images George Russell, Mercedes F1 W14, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, in the pit lane 'As a result, following car were not able to overtake, as intended by the Race Director’s instructions. This clearly violates the wording and the spirit of item 14 of the Race Director’s Event Notes.
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