George Russell has been allowed to keep his podium finish at the Miami Grand Prix following the dismissal of a post-race protest lodged by Red Bull Racing. The team had alleged that Russell violated yellow flag regulations during the race.

George Russell has rubbished suggestions that McLaren are doing anything untoward with their tyres, the Briton saying rather than level allegations, rivals should give “credit where credit’s due”. McLaren have found themselves the target of suspicions within the Formula 1 paddock,