McLaren makes final decision on appeal after Alpine's successful Monaco Right of Review

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McLaren has formally lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal after Pierre Gasly's time penalties were removed following the Monaco Grand Prix.
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.
Later, after it was confirmed that Gasly had not exceeded the pit-lane speed limit, the stewards reinstated him to third place, dropping Isack Hadjar to fourth and Oscar Piastri to fifth after he had served his five-second time penalty during the race. McLaren has now decided to proceed with an appeal, the team confirmed, following GPblog’s earlier report of their intention to do so.

McLaren's statement

In its statement, the Woking-based team wrote: "McLaren Racing can confirm that it has formally lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal regarding the following decisions related to the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix: Stewards Document 99; Revised Final Race Classification Document 100; Revised Championship Points Document 101.
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"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.
"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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