McLaren have appealed the Monaco Grand Prix result after Alpine driver Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the podium, highlighting concerns over “sporting fairness” and “integrity”.
Gasly was one of five drivers – including Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Mercedes’ George Russell – who received five-second time penalties for speeding in the pit lane in the race earlier this month.
Alpine successfully appealed Gasly’s penalties and provided evidence that Monaco’s pit lane distance was incorrect, thus the drivers’ speed was also being measured incorrectly.
As a result, Gasly returned to third and bumped down Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar and McLaren’s Piastri to fourth and fifth, with Racing Bulls pair Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad down to sixth and seventh.
At the weekend, Mercedes requested a right of review from the FIA of the results of the Monaco Grand Prix where they will need to present new, significant and relevant evidence to the original stewards of the race.
But, McLaren have submitted an appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal – where an independent panel will review the Woking-based team’s case.
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies speaks to Sky Sports F1 about the surprise decision to give Pierre Gasly his Monaco podium back at the expense of Isack Hadjar
McLaren and Red Bull lodged their intention to appeal on Friday but the latter are yet to confirm if they will join McLaren in appealing.
McLaren said in a statement: “While we fully respect the FIA’s judicial processes and the role of the Stewards, we believe this case raises important questions concerning sporting fairness, regulatory consistency and the integrity of competition.
“Throughout the Monaco Grand Prix weekend – and in every event – all teams operated according to the regulations and established standard practices for what concerns the speed limit in the pit lane as they were applied at the time. Competitors adjusted their procedures accordingly and, where required, accepted and served penalties imposed under those regulations.
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“In our view, the subsequent removal of penalties creates a situation in which some competitors are disadvantaged by having acted in accordance with the rules and the Stewards’ decisions. Such an outcome risks creating sporting inequity and undermining confidence in the consistent application of the FIA Sporting Regulations.
“Our decision to appeal is not directed at any competitor. Rather, it reflects our belief that the Championship benefits from regulations that are applied consistently, transparently and fairly to all participants.
“McLaren remains committed to working constructively with the FIA, Formula One and fellow competitors to protect the integrity of the sport and maintain confidence in its regulatory framework.”
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