Mercedes withdrew its right‑of‑review petition after the FIA confirmed the decision to drop George Russell’s Monaco penalty.
Petition Withdrawn
The Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team formally retracted its request to amend the race outcome, acknowledging a low likelihood of success. Toto Wolff cited the stewards’ decision on Thursday evening, stating that the team had no viable grounds to challenge the ruling on breach of Article B1.6.3a regarding car 63.
The release from the FIA stewards explained that the petition would have sought to look back at the pit‑lane timing error that mis‑flagged multiple drivers, including Russell, who failed to serve his penalty correctly. With Alpine’s Pierre Gasly now reinstated after the stewards rescinded his own penalties, Mercedes opted to dissolve their challenge, focusing instead on the broader appeals landscape.
Implications for the Monaco Pace
George Russell’s penalty had snapped him out of podium contention, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri also missed a finish line spot. The technical glitch in Monaco’s timing system flagged several cars erroneously, casting doubt over the fairness of the 2024 GP results. Alpine’s post‑race penalty sale had already altered Gasly’s standing, demonstrating the ripple effect of timing inaccuracies.
Red Bull and McLaren raised concerns about the fairness of reinstating Gasly, arguing that other teams would suffer unfair disadvantages if penalties were overturned. This dispute has progressed to the FIA’s International Court of Appeal, where the fairness of the 2024 Monaco outcome will be scrutinised in depth.
Court of Appeal Moves Forward
Red Bull and McLaren’s appeal against Gasly’s reinstatement will now be heard by the FIA International Court of Appeal. The outcome may set a precedent for how timing errors and penalty enforcement are treated in future Grand Prix events, ensuring consistency across the championship.
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