Mercedes explores legal actions after Gasly's overturned Monaco penalty
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff stated the organization is evaluating options for George Russell following the FIA stewards' decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Gasly was one of five drivers penalized for speeding in the pit lane, attributed to a measurement system error. Following the race, Gasly's Alpine team initiated a right of review procedure challenging the penalty ruling. Mercedes aims to assess whether a similar course of action is possible for Russell.
- •Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes is considering legal options.
- •Gasly's penalty was overturned due to measurement errors.
- •Gasly's team filed for a review of the penalty ruling.
- •Russell's situation might parallel Gasly's review process.
- •Mercedes seeks clarity on implications for future races.
- 4:59 PMRacer — Mercedes weighing legal options as Monaco pitlane penalty saga rolls on
- 3:46 PMAutosport — Mercedes weighs up legal options over Gasly Monaco F1 penalty precedent
- 3:41 PMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff speaking to Mercedes lawyers over Monaco F1 penalty precedent
"Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement system. On Sunday night, Gasly's Alpine team launched a right of review procedure against his ...Keep reading
"Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement system. On Sunday night, Gasly's Alpine team launched a right of review procedure against his ...Keep reading
"Mercedes is considering launching legal action over George Russell’s scoreless Monaco Grand Prix, while McLaren and Red Bull indicate they will appeal today's decision to overturn the penalty given to Alpine's Pierre Gasly.
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External links- RacerJun 12, 2026, 4:59 PMMercedes weighing legal options as Monaco pitlane penalty saga rolls on
Mercedes is considering launching legal action over George Russell’s scoreless Monaco Grand Prix, while McLaren and Red Bull indicate they will appeal today's decision to overturn the penalty given to Alpine's Pierre Gasly.
- AutosportJun 12, 2026, 3:46 PMMercedes weighs up legal options over Gasly Monaco F1 penalty precedent
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement system. On Sunday night, Gasly's Alpine team launched a right of review procedure against his ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 12, 2026, 3:41 PMToto Wolff speaking to Mercedes lawyers over Monaco F1 penalty precedent
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement system. On Sunday night, Gasly's Alpine team launched a right of review procedure against his ...Keep reading
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