Mercedes withdraws appeal over Gasly's Monaco podium

Mercedes has dropped its bid to challenge Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium finish. Formula One stewards confirmed that the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team has withdrawn its petition for a review of the decisions made regarding the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Gasly had originally finished third on the road in Monaco. However, two post-race five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane relegated him to seventh place. The French driver was later reinstated to third after his team, Alpine, successfully overturned the stewards' decision.

Despite Mercedes' withdrawal, other teams remain engaged in appeals. McLaren, whose driver Oscar Piastri dropped to fifth, and Red Bull, which lost third place due to Isack Hadjar's penalty, are both contesting their penalties. McLaren has stated that the case raises significant questions about sporting fairness, regulatory consistency, and the integrity of the competition.

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The stewards have been informed by Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team that they are withdrawing the petition for review in respect of the decisions of the stewards of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.