Andrea Stella challenges Flavio Briatore over McLaren impartiality claims at Monza
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella formally challenged Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore at the Monza press conference following accusations regarding the integrity of an FIA International Court of Appeal judge. Briatore questioned the impartiality of a judge involved in a hearing that reinstated penalties against Pierre Gasly, alleging the judge had personal ties to McLaren involving charitable donations and past event appearances. While initially attempting to focus on the case outcome, Stella responded to the claims by labeling the remarks insulting to the team and its reputation. The McLaren principal emphasized that the hearing was conducted to the highest standards and warned that individuals making such allegations in a public forum must accept responsibility for their comments. The exchange occurred in the wake of the FIA body’s decision regarding the Monaco Grand Prix penalties.
- •Flavio Briatore alleged a judge in the FIA Court of Appeal hearing had ties to McLaren.
- •The FIA court recently reinstated penalties against Pierre Gasly from the Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Andrea Stella rejected the allegations and described the comments as insulting to McLaren.
- •Stella asserted the FIA judicial proceedings were conducted according to the highest standards.
- •The confrontation occurred during the team principals' press conference at Monza.
- 7:17 PMThe-race.com — What's next after Briatore's press conference bombshell - The Race
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Stella fires stark warning at Briatore over 'insulting' McLaren allegations
"McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has responded to the allegations made by Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore, who questioned the independence of one of the judges involved in the FIA International Court of Appeal hearing by claiming that he had links to McLaren. The traditional Team Principals’ press conference at Monza turned into quite a show, with Flavio Briatore and Andrea Stella taking centre stage following the major news that had emerged earlier in the day, when the FIA Internat
"Andrea Stella has accused Alpine chief Flavio Briatore of "insulting" McLaren by questioning the relationship between the reigning constructors' champions and a judge at the FIA's International Court of Appeal.
"Flavio Briatore went on the offensive by taking aim at one of the FIA's court of appeal judges. Can Alpine actually take its Monaco GP F1 podium case any further?
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External links- The-race.comSep 4, 2026, 7:17 PMWhat's next after Briatore's press conference bombshell - The Race
Flavio Briatore went on the offensive by taking aim at one of the FIA's court of appeal judges. Can Alpine actually take its Monaco GP F1 podium case any further?
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:29 PMStella fires stark warning at Briatore over 'insulting' McLaren allegations
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has responded to the allegations made by Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore, who questioned the independence of one of the judges involved in the FIA International Court of Appeal hearing by claiming that he had links to McLaren. The traditional Team Principals’ press conference at Monza turned into quite a show, with Flavio Briatore and Andrea Stella taking centre stage following the major news that had emerged earlier in the day, when the FIA Internat
- Sky Sports—Stella fumes at 'insulting' Briatore allegations after Alpine lose podium
Andrea Stella has accused Alpine chief Flavio Briatore of "insulting" McLaren by questioning the relationship between the reigning constructors' champions and a judge at the FIA's International Court of Appeal.
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