McLaren confirms appeal of Monaco results revision

McLaren has formally lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal regarding the final race classification of the Monaco Grand Prix, which restored Alpine's Pierre Gasly to third place.

Gasly finished third on the road in Monte Carlo, but a pair of five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane demoted him to seventh after the race and promoted Isack Hadjar into his place. Following an appeal by Alpine, Gasly's penalty was rescinded, costing Hadjar what had been his first podium for Red Bull Racing, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri was bumped from fourth to fifth, with Liam Lawson classified sixth and Arvid Lindblad seventh.

"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," a statement from the team announcing its move read. "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 1 and fellow competitors to protect the integrity of the sport and maintain confidence in its regulatory framework."