Mercedes has been given a hearing slot to lodge a right‑of‑review petition over the controversial decision that nullified two pit‑lane speeding penalties handed out at the Monaco Grand Prix. The request will be examined in a virtual conference scheduled for Saturday morning.
The issue stems from Alpine’s successful review of Pierre Gasly’s penalties, which restored his podium finish after officials admitted a measurement error that had produced multiple speeding infractions. While the reversal pleased Gasly’s team, it sparked backlash from rivals, with McLaren and Red Bull already indicating intentions to appeal to the FIA International Court of Appeal. Mercedes, whose driver George Russell was stripped of a potential podium after receiving a speeding penalty and a subsequent serving‑error sanction, now seeks its own review.
To qualify for a review, Mercedes must present a “significant and relevant new element” that was unavailable to the stewards at the time of the original ruling. Team principal Toto Wolff described the move as a long shot, but said the team wants a seat at the decision‑making table. If the stewards accept the new evidence, a second phase of the hearing will follow; otherwise the appeal will be dismissed.
