McLaren has confirmed it has appealed against the Monaco Grand Prix stewards’ decision to cancel Pierre Gasly’s penalties, which promoted the Alpine driver to third place.
The stewards’ decision to overturn Gasly’s two five-second time penalties for speeding in the pit lane relegated Oscar Piastri from fourth place to fifth in the final classification.
Like Gasly, Piastri also received a five-second time penalty after he was found to have exceeded the pit lane speed limit. He served his penalty during the race, as did others who committed the same infringement, so his penalty could not be rescinded.
The stewards overturned Gasly’s penalty after his Alpine team requested a Right of Review hearing. They found his speed in the pits was overestimated due to the incorrect measurement of the pit lane length.
McLaren has formally appealed against the decisions rescinding Gasly’s penalties and the revised race results and championship points arising from the ruling.
“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,” it said in a statement.
“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.”
The Monaco Grand Prix result is also subject to a challenge from Mercedes, which has requested a Right of Review. Red Bull, whose driver Isack Hadjar was demoted from third place as a result of the stewards’ decision, have also indicated they are considering an appeal.
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