McLaren and Red Bull have lodged formal appeals after the FIA stewards reversed Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix penalties, a move that left several teams dissatisfied.
FIA’s Unprecedented Reversal
Last Friday, the stewards reinstated Gasly’s podium finish, citing a pit‑lane speed measurement error flagged by FOM. The mistake in the entry speed limit calculation affected Gasly and four fellow drivers who had received two 5‑second penalties for separate speeding infractions.
McLaren’s Explicit Notification
McLaren’s statement confirms the submission of a notification of appeal to the FIA International Court of Appeal. The team referenced Stewards Document 99, Revised Final Race Classification Document 100, and Revised Championship Points Document 101. McLaren emphasised that all teams had complied with the regulations as understood at the time.
Red Bull’s Parallel Move
Red Bull’s press release is silent, yet Motorsport.com reports the team has also lodged an appeal. The action followed Isack Hadjar’s podium slip in favour of Gasly, heightening the team’s frustration over inconsistent decision‑making.
Mercedes Eyes Further Review
Toto Wolff announced a right‑of‑review against the Gasly decision, signalling Mercedes’ intent to challenge the stewards. The team has met procedural requirements, though the admissibility of their request remains pending.
Sporting Fairness at Stake
All four teams argue that the penalty reversal has created an uneven playing field, undermining confidence in the FIA’s regulatory consistency. Their appeals stress a commitment to transparent, consistent enforcement of rules across all events.
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