MCLAREN AND RED BULL CHALLENGE FIA DECISION OVER GASLY PENALTIES

McLaren and Red Bull are challenging the FIA's controversial decision to rescind Pierre Gasly's pitlane speeding penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix. The Alpine driver originally lost his P3 finish due to multiple penalties but saw them reinstated after Alpine successfully argued a review. The FIA confirmed a measurement error by Formula One Management regarding the pitlane distance, invalidating the speed calculations. This reinstatement bumps McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth in the amended results, back to fifth, directly impacting McLaren's points haul.

McLaren had previously argued against the review, citing that teams are aware of potential measurement discrepancies and adjust their procedures. Alpine, however, maintained their data showed no speeding, suggesting an external error. Both teams have lodged their intention to appeal, granting them 96 hours to decide whether to push forward. This legal maneuvering threatens to prolong the uncertainty around the Monaco results, potentially setting a precedent for future pitlane infringements.