MCLAREN LODGES APPEAL AGAINST DECISION TO CANCEL GASLY MONACO PENALTIES

McLaren formally appealed the FIA’s decision to cancel Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix penalties. Stewards initially rescinded Gasly's two pitlane speeding infractions, citing a Formula One Management measurement error, which controversially promoted him from seventh to third. This adjustment demoted Oscar Piastri and the Racing Bulls drivers, and robbed Isack Hadjar of a potential F1 podium.

McLaren's protest centers on sporting fairness and regulatory consistency. Teams operated under the given rules, with some adjusting pitlane procedures to account for known measurement discrepancies. Removing penalties now disadvantages those who complied and served their time, undermining confidence in consistent rule application. Mercedes also entered the fray, filing for a "right of review" regarding George Russell's own Monaco pitlane speeding penalties, which dropped him well outside the points. This ongoing saga highlights the critical need for clear, consistently enforced rules across the grid.