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McLaren and Red Bull Appeal After Gasly's Monaco Podium Is Restored

Rivals say a Formula One Management pit‑lane distance error followed by a stewards' reversal created unfair results the FIA must now resolve.

Overview

  • McLaren and Red Bull formally lodged appeals to the FIA International Court of Appeal on Tuesday against the stewards' decision and the revised Monaco race classification and points.
  • Alpine secured Pierre Gasly’s reinstatement to third after Formula One Management disclosed a pit‑lane measurement discrepancy of about 77cm that overstated some drivers' speeds.
  • Several drivers, including Oscar Piastri and George Russell, served five‑second penalties during the race and therefore could not have those on‑track penalties simply erased.
  • Mercedes has submitted a Right of Review and will attend an admissibility hearing on 20 June to argue there is a significant new element that was not available to the stewards.
  • The dispute changes podiums and championship points, raises calls for technical fixes to FOM timing and puts the FIA’s stewarding and appeals processes under pressure to protect sporting fairness.