Mercedes is exploring legal options to recover points for George Russell after his Monaco Grand Prix penalty controversy. Russell's strong P3 run was ruined by a pitlane speeding penalty, followed by a drive-through for not properly serving it, ultimately dropping him to P12. This comes after Alpine successfully appealed Pierre Gasly's similar penalties, revealing F1 Management errors in pitlane speed measurement data.
While the FIA stewards stated they lack the power to "undo" served penalties, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes the situation impacts the championship. He is consulting lawyers, hoping the FIA can find a "remedy" for Russell, potentially restoring him to a P3 or P4 finish. McLaren and Red Bull have already indicated intent to appeal Gasly's reinstatement, signaling further legal battles ahead concerning the validity of these penalties.
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