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McLaren Boss Explains 'Double Intent' Behind FIA Hearing Into Monaco Penalty Decisions
McLaren and Red Bull argue the penalty review unfairly changed the result, while FIA officials say a decision will be issued after the closed hearing.
On Tuesday, the FIA International Court of Appeal meets in Paris to decide the final third-place finisher of the Monaco Grand Prix, more than two months after the event concluded.
A 77cm measurement error led to incorrectly awarded pit lane penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix; officials later rescinded Pierre Gasly's sanctions, prompting the current appeal.
Challenging the penalty reversal, McLaren and Red Bull argue that teams serving penalties during the race had no recourse to recover lost time, unlike Gasly.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the appeal pursues a "double intent": fairness for the sport and restoring McLaren's championship standing after serving non-appealable penalties.
The FIA International Court Hearing is conducted without public or media access to ensure confidentiality, with a decision to be published as soon as possible.
Formula One's International Court of Appeal will meet in Paris on Tuesday to make a final decision on who finished third in the Monaco Grand Prix, more than two months after the race.