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Juan Pablo Montoya expresses surprise at George Russell's GP penalty

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Juan Pablo Montoya expresses surprise at George Russell's GP penalty

Summary

Juan Pablo Montoya, a former Formula 1 driver, commented on George Russell's five-second penalty during the United States Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Russell left the track at Turn 12 and rejoined ahead of Oscar Piastri during the opening lap at the Circuit of the Americas. Montoya indicated that he believed Russell did not gain an advantage from the maneuver. Despite the penalty, Russell finished the race in eighth place.

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Key Details

•Juan Pablo Montoya questioned the logic behind Russell's penalty.
•Russell was penalized for rejoining the track ahead of Piastri.
•The incident took place at the Circuit of the Americas.
•Montoya believes Russell did not gain an advantage.
•Russell finished eighth in the race.

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11:25 AMMotorsport.com — Juan Pablo Montoya questions George Russell's F1 United States GP penalty

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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya was "surprised" by George Russell's penalty at the United States Grand Prix, claiming the Mercedes driver did not gain an advantage from the incident. Russell was handed a five-second penalty for leaving the track at Turn 12 and rejoining ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri on the opening lap at the Circuit of the Americas. He went on to finish eighth ...Keep reading
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