Illustration of a Mercedes F1 car in the Monaco pit lane during the penalty controversy at the Grand Prix.
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Monaco GP penalty saga continues as Mercedes withdraws appeal

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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 Mercedes has now withdrawn its own review request regarding George Russell.

Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has endorsed a shift to larger engines for the series. He spoke at the Austrian Grand Prix in support of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. The proposed change targets a 2031 rules cycle that could arrive earlier.

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The FIA and Formula 1 manufacturers remain divided over engine regulations set to take effect in 2031. President Mohammed Ben Sulayem advocates a naturally aspirated V8 with limited hybrid elements, while several car makers favour turbocharged units aligned with road-car technology.

The FIA has accepted Mercedes' request for a review of the Monaco Grand Prix result and George Russell's penalties. A hearing is scheduled for this Saturday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Red Bull has requested additional checks on the FIA's initial ADUO engine power rankings after being placed at the top. Team principal Laurent Mekies said no data sample indicates an advantage over Mercedes.

Red Bull Ford Powertrains has emerged as the benchmark in Formula 1's first ADUO period, prompting the team to request a review of the results before they are made public.

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Formula 1 stakeholders have agreed to increase internal combustion engine power starting in 2027 to address energy management issues in the new power unit rules.

 

 

 

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