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Mercedes drops Monaco review bid
Mercedes has withdrawn its request to review George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalty, ending one potential legal battle over the race result. However, the controversy surrounding Monaco is far from over, with Red Bull and McLaren still pursuing appeals against Pierre Gasly's reinstated podium finish.
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Mercedes has decided not to continue its attempt to overturn George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalty, withdrawing its request for a Right of Review before the FIA hearing could take place.
The German team submitted the request after the FIA stewards reversed penalties handed to Pierre Gasly following Alpine's successful challenge. That decision opened the door for other teams to question rulings from the race, with Mercedes seeking a fresh look at the sanctions imposed on Russell.
A hearing had been scheduled for Saturday, but the matter was resolved early after Mercedes informed the FIA that it would no longer pursue the case.
In an official statement, the stewards confirmed the decision:
"The Stewards have been informed by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team that they withdraw their petition for a Right of Review of the decision of the Stewards of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix in relation to Car 63 under Article B1.6.3a of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations."
The withdrawal means Russell's penalty remains unchanged and removes one of the outstanding questions surrounding the Monaco result.
However, the legal fallout from the race is not over. Red Bull and McLaren have both lodged appeals against the FIA's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's podium finish after Alpine's successful challenge. Unlike Mercedes' withdrawn review request, those cases will be handled by the FIA International Court of Appeal.
A date for the hearing has yet to be announced, meaning the final outcome of the Monaco Grand Prix could still be subject to further changes.
