McLaren has confirmed it has appealed the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The decision comes at the end of the 96-hour period McLaren had to file its decision following the ruling from the stewards.
The subject was a matter of controversy throughout last weekend's race weekend in Spain.
Pierre Gasly's podium finish from Monaco was reinstated after the two five-second time penalties that were applied post-race for speeding in the pit lane were nullified.
It cost Red Bull and Isack Hadjar a podium finish while Oscar Piastri was demoted from fourth to fifth.
It was determined that one of the timing loops in the Monaco pit lane was shorter than calibrated, with several drivers being handed similar penalties.
But as Gasly was the only driver who didn't serve the punishment during the race, Alpine had scope to have the penalties reversed.
McLaren has confirmed it has taken action - but asserted that it is not directly aimed a competitor, but rather for transparency over the rules.
See the full statement in full below!
McLaren statement in full
McLaren Racing can confirm that it has formally lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal regarding the following decisions related to the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix: Stewards Document 99; Revised Final Race Classification Document 100; Revised Championship Points Document 101.
While we fully respect the FIA’s judicial processes and the role of the Stewards, we believe this case raises important questions concerning sporting fairness, regulatory consistency and the integrity of competition.
Throughout the Monaco Grand Prix weekend – and in every event - all teams operated according to the regulations and established standard practices for what concerns the speed limit in the pit lane as they were applied at the time. Competitors adjusted their procedures accordingly and, where required, accepted and served penalties imposed under those regulations.
In our view, the subsequent removal of penalties creates a situation in which some competitors are disadvantaged by having acted in accordance with the rules and the Stewards’ decisions. Such an outcome risks creating sporting inequity and undermining confidence in the consistent application of the FIA Sporting Regulations.
Our decision to appeal is not directed at any competitor. Rather, it reflects our belief that the Championship benefits from regulations that are applied consistently, transparently and fairly to all participants.
McLaren remains committed to working constructively with the FIA, Formula One and fellow competitors to protect the integrity of the sport and maintain confidence in its regulatory framework.
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