Mercedes Withdraws Right of Review Request Post-Monaco GP

Mercedes has opted to withdraw its Right of Review request regarding George Russell's penalization during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. Russell, who was in contention for a podium, received a penalty for speeding in the pit lane and subsequently mishandled the penalty, ultimately finishing outside the points in 12th place.

This decision comes after Alpine successfully overturned a similar penalty for Pierre Gasly, allowing him to reclaim his third-place finish. Mercedes had initially pursued their Right of Review following Gasly's successful appeal, hoping for a similar outcome.

In a statement, Mercedes explained: "The Stewards have been informed by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team that they are withdrawing the petition for Review in respect of the decisions of the Stewards of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, breach of Article B1.6.3a of the FIA F1 Regulations in relation to Car 63."

Mercedes further clarified: "Following the decision to rescind Pierre Gasly’s time penalty, it was important for us to explore all available options to address the impact of George’s pitlane speeding penalty on his race result. We had a limited time window in which to apply for the Right of Review during the race weekend in Barcelona, and did so in order to reserve our position in this regard."

The team highlighted productive discussions with FIA and Formula 1, noting their commitment to examining the unique circumstances of the Monaco Grand Prix and addressing the relevant factors. "In the face of this clear determination, we have concluded that further pursuit of our Right of Review application will not serve our team or the sport and thus we have withdrawn our submission," Mercedes concluded.

So, while Alpine's efforts bore fruit, Mercedes has chosen to step back, perhaps hoping that this decision fosters a more constructive dialogue with governing bodies in the future.