Wolff on Russell Penalty: 'Assessing' Legal Route
Alpine’s successful review restored Pierre Gasly’s third-place finish after the FIA said the Monaco pit lane was measured 77 cm too short.
- On Friday, the FIA rescinded Pierre Gasly's penalties after discovering the Monaco pit lane was 77cm shorter than previously measured, restoring the Alpine driver's podium finish from last Sunday's race.
- After officials incorrectly measured the pit entry, Gasly exercised a "right of review" following his initial penalty for speeding during the 78-lap race, leading the governing body to rescind the sanctions.
- George Russell lost 15 championship points after a Mercedes mix-up prevented him from serving his penalty correctly, leaving the team facing legal constraints that limit recourse.
- Toto Wolff confirmed Mercedes is consulting lawyers regarding the situation, while McLaren and Red Bull have 96 hours to decide whether to appeal the Monaco results.
- While assessing potential remedies, Wolff stated, "Without the Monaco incidents, he would have scored solid points," emphasizing the FIA's data analysis contains no political background or favors.
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Mercedes confirms legal search as Alpine F1 penalty win sparks McLaren & Red Bull appeal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has called for the FIA to look for “remedies” for George Russell’s points-less Monaco Grand Prix, after Pierre Gasly’s third place was reinstated by Formula 1‘s governing body. The Frenchman was handed back his podium finish, after being handed two five-second time penalties for pit lane speed excess, handing the trophy to Red Bull and Isack Hadjar. Gasly’s Alpine team gathered evidence, with the help of additional evide…
Mercedes exploring legal options after Gasly decision
Toto Wolff says Mercedes has been on the phone to lawyers as it seeks clarity over possible “remedies” for George Russell after Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties were overturned. The post Mercedes exploring legal options after Gasly decision appeared first on Speedcafe.com.
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