McLaren and Red Bull have lodged their intention to appeal the FIA stewards' decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium finish. Gasly initially received two five-second penalties for pitlane speeding, but these were rescinded after FOM presented evidence of a critical discrepancy in pitlane speed measurement. This reversal means Gasly reclaims third place, bumping Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar and McLaren's Oscar Piastri down a position each. Both McLaren and Red Bull firmly oppose the amendment. Red Bull sporting director Stephen Knowles argued the pitlane timing process was consistent all weekend, and teams had adapted their systems. McLaren’s Will Courtenay echoed this, asserting teams hold the responsibility for maintaining adequate pitlane margins. This move isn't a formal appeal yet; it grants both teams 96 additional hours to meticulously review the ruling. The controversy underscores a fundamental debate over driver responsibility versus FIA technical precision, setting up potential further legal challenges if either team presses forward.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comMCLAREN, RED BULL LODGE INTENTION TO APPEAL PIERRE GASLY'S RIGHT OF REVIEW WIN
McLaren and Red Bull have lodged their intention to appeal the FIA stewards' decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium finish. Gasly initially received two five-second penalties for pitlane speeding, but these were rescinded after FOM presented evidence of a critical discrepancy in pitlane speed measurement. This reversal means Gasly reclaims third place, bumping Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar and McLaren's Oscar Piastri down a position each. Both McLaren and Red Bull firmly oppose the amendment. Red Bull sporting director Stephen Knowles argued the pitlane timing process was consistent all weekend, and teams had adapted their systems. McLaren’s Will Courtenay echoed this, asserting teams hold the responsibility for maintaining adequate pitlane margins. This move isn't a formal appeal yet; it grants both teams 96 additional hours to meticulously review the ruling. The controversy underscores a fundamental debate over driver responsibility versus FIA technical precision, setting up potential further legal challenges if either team presses forward.
