MERCEDES WITHDRAW RIGHT OF REVIEW REQUEST OVER MONACO RESULT

Mercedes officially withdrew its Right of Review request over George Russell’s Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Russell was hit with a pit lane speeding infraction, then a drive-through penalty for improperly serving it, dropping him to P12 after challenging for a podium. The withdrawal comes after Mercedes initially filed the RoR, looking to reclaim Russell's points following Alpine’s successful appeal of a similar speeding penalty for Pierre Gasly at the same event.

Mercedes stated their initial filing during the Barcelona weekend was to "reserve their position" and explore options. However, after discussions with the FIA and Formula 1, the team cited a "clear determination" to proactively address Monaco’s unique circumstances. They concluded further pursuit wouldn't benefit the team or the sport. This decision puts faith in the FIA to refine penalty protocols, but leaves Russell’s lost points unrecovered, impacting Mercedes’ fierce constructor's championship fight.