The Formula 1 controversy over pitlane speeding penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix remains unresolved nearly two weeks after the race. Alpine secured a reinstated podium for Pierre Gasly following a successful right of review, prompting appeals from McLaren and Red Bull. Mercedes has now withdrawn its own review request regarding George Russell.
The Monaco Grand Prix took place on June 7 2026. Kimi Antonelli won the race ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Several drivers including Gasly received five-second penalties for minor pitlane speeding breaches later traced to an error in the timing system operated by Formula One Management.
Alpine provided new evidence after the race showing Gasly had not exceeded the 60 km/h limit. Stewards rescinded the penalties last Friday and restored his third-place finish. McLaren and Red Bull have appealed that decision to the FIA International Court of Appeal.
Martin Brundle described the situation as "a mess with no easy solution" in his column. He noted that other drivers served penalties during the race and that the timing loop discrepancy created inconsistent outcomes.
Mercedes withdrew its review petition for Russell on Thursday. The team cited low prospects of success after the FIA confirmed the withdrawal.
