Mercedes withdraws review request for George Russell's Monaco penalty
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Mercedes F1 has officially withdrawn its request for a review regarding George Russell's time penalty from the Monaco Grand Prix, as confirmed by the FIA. Russell faced a penalty for speeding in the pitlane, stemming from a timing error at the pit entry that resulted in multiple erroneous penalties during the race. Although this revelation led Mercedes to initially seek a reconsideration of the decision, team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged low chances of success and opted to withdraw. The situation remains complex, as Alpine's Pierre Gasly also faced issues with his penalties, which were rescinded after his appeal. Meanwhile, Red Bull and McLaren are appealing Gasly’s reinstatement to the podium.
- •Mercedes withdrew its right of review over Russell's penalty.
- •Russell received his penalty due to a timing error at Monaco pit entry.
- •Alpine's Gasly also faced penalties that were later rescinded.
- •Red Bull and McLaren are appealing Gasly's reinstatement.
- 1:33 PMESPN F1 — Mercedes won't challenge Russell's Monaco penalties
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes drop appeal against Russell time penalty at Monaco GP
- 9:33 AMAutosport — Mercedes explains why it won't challenge Russell's Monaco GP penalties
- 9:22 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes explains why it won't challenge George Russell's Monaco penalties after all
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes explains why it won't challenge George Russell's Monaco penalties after all
- 10:07 PMAutosport — Mercedes withdraws Russell Monaco GP penalty review request
- 6:59 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes withdraws George Russell Monaco penalty review request
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes withdraws George Russell Monaco penalty review request
"The FIA announced on Thursday that Mercedes had withdrawn its request to review the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix results, with the team confirming the decision on Friday morning. In its statement, Mercedes explained that, following discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management, it had concluded that pursuing the request would not achieve any positive outcome for either the team or the ...Keep reading
"The Mercedes F1 team has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix time penalty, the FIA has announced. Russell was one of several cars handed time penalties for speeding in the pitlane, with it later coming to light that there was a timekeeping error at the Monaco pit entry that was throwing up false flags. As a result, Russell was knocked out of podium ...Keep reading
"The Mercedes F1 team has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix time penalty, the FIA has announced. Russell was one of several cars handed time penalties for speeding in the pitlane, with it later coming to light that there was a timekeeping error at the Monaco pit entry that was throwing up false flags. As a result, Russell was knocked out of podium ...Keep reading
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External links- ESPN F1Jun 19, 2026, 1:33 PMMercedes won't challenge Russell's Monaco penalties
Mercedes has withdrawn its attempt to challenge George Russell's costly Monaco Grand Prix penalties, saying Formula 1 and the FIA have shown sufficient determination to address the bizarre circumstances that led to the controversy.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:26 AMMercedes drop appeal against Russell time penalty at Monaco GP
Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against George Russell’s time penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this month. Russell was one of five drivers punished for pit-lane speeding in the principality on June 7, and a failure by Mercedes to serve his penalty correctly meant he was also hit by a drive-through sanction which dropped him out of the points.
- AutosportJun 19, 2026, 9:33 AMMercedes explains why it won't challenge Russell's Monaco GP penalties
The FIA announced on Thursday that Mercedes had withdrawn its request to review the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix results, with the team confirming the decision on Friday morning. In its statement, Mercedes explained that, following discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management, it had concluded that pursuing the request would not achieve any positive outcome for either the team or the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 19, 2026, 9:22 AMMercedes explains why it won't challenge George Russell's Monaco penalties after all
The FIA announced on Thursday that Mercedes had withdrawn its request to review the Formula 1 Monaco GP results, with the team confirming the decision on Friday morning. In its statement, Mercedes explained that, following discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management, it had concluded that pursuing the request would not achieve any positive outcome for either the team or the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:22 AMMercedes explains why it won't challenge George Russell's Monaco penalties after all
Mercedes has confirmed it will not pursue a change to the Monaco Grand Prix results through its previously submitted Right of Review request
- AutosportJun 18, 2026, 10:07 PMMercedes withdraws Russell Monaco GP penalty review request
The Mercedes F1 team has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix time penalty, the FIA has announced. Russell was one of several cars handed time penalties for speeding in the pitlane, with it later coming to light that there was a timekeeping error at the Monaco pit entry that was throwing up false flags. As a result, Russell was knocked out of podium ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 18, 2026, 6:59 PMMercedes withdraws George Russell Monaco penalty review request
The Mercedes F1 team has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix time penalty, the FIA has announced. Russell was one of several cars handed time penalties for speeding in the pitlane, with it later coming to light that there was a timekeeping error at the Monaco pit entry that was throwing up false flags. As a result, Russell was knocked out of podium ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:59 PMMercedes withdraws George Russell Monaco penalty review request
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has decided against continuing its procedure to try and get George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalty overturned
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