Mercedes exploring legal options over Monaco GP result
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Mercedes is consulting with lawyers to explore possible grounds for challenging the FIA to restore George Russell’s lost points from the Monaco Grand Prix following pitlane speed limit penalty controversies.
- Russell received a five-second penalty for speeding in the pitlane, which was not served correctly, leading to a drive-through penalty that dropped him from third to 12th place.
- The successful appeal by Alpine over Pierre Gasly’s similar speeding penalties revealed errors in Formula One Management’s pitlane measurements, raising doubts about the validity of other penalties from the race.
- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged timing and legal constraints but emphasized the importance of seeking remedies for Russell’s race result due to its impact on the championship battle.
- Meanwhile, McLaren and Red Bull have formally indicated their intention to appeal the FIA’s decision to reinstate Gasly’s podium finish, with a 96-hour window to proceed.