FIA sets date for Mercedes' Right of Review hearing over controversial Monaco GP result

After the conclusion of the Monaco Grand Prix, where Pierre Gasly crossed the finish line in third place, the Frenchman was hit with a total of a 10-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane twice, relegating him to P7.

However, after a successful appeal from Alpine, it was confirmed that Gasly had not exceeded the pit-lane speed limit and was promoted back to third position. Mercedes driver George Russell also received a penalty for speeding during the Monaco GP, which led to a drive-through penalty after he did not serve the five-second penalty during a pitstop.

GPBlog understands Mercedes asked for the Right of Review to look at the penalties that Russell received in the race and not to overturn Gasly's P3. The problem Mercedes might face is that Russell's penalties were served during the race, unlike Gasly who received his penalties after the chequered flag.

The FIA have now confirmed that a hearing will be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2026.

The first part of hearing will be to determine if Mercedes has produced a: "significant and relevant new element" that was not available at the time of original ruling.

The statement from the FIA read: "The Stewards received a petition for Review under Article 14.1.1 of the FIA International Sporting Code from Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team on Friday 12th June 2026 in respect of the decision of the Stewards of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Documents 99, breach of Article B1.6.3a of the FIA F1 Regulations in relation to Car 10.

"The team representative is required to report to the Stewards on Saturday 20th June 2026, at 09:00 CEST in relation to the above. The hearing will be held virtually via video conference, details of which will be provided by separate communication.

"It should be noted that this Hearing will be held in two parts. The first part will be to determine the admissibility of the petition then if admissible, determine if there is “significant and relevant new element which was unavailable to the stewards at the time of the Decision concerned.”

McLaren lodged a notification of appeal after Oscar Piastri was demoted to fifth following Gasly's promotion at the Monaco GP. Their statement insisted that 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."

Piastri also received a pit-lane speeding penalty during the race and finished behind Gasly and Isack Hadjar on track. GPBlog also understands that Red Bull lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal after Hadjar lost his first podium with the team.