Mercedes withdraws review request over George Russell's Monaco penalty

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team announced it has formally withdrawn its request for a review of the stewards' penalty imposed on driver George Russell at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA confirmed the withdrawal, ending the scheduled teleconference that was to assess whether Mercedes could submit new, significant evidence.

The move follows the earlier reversal of two five‑second penalties for Pierre Gasly after the FIA acknowledged a timing‑sensor error in the pit‑lane speed‑limit zone. While Red Bull and McLaren have lodged appeals against the reinstated podium for Gasly, Mercedes cited the slim chances of a successful outcome as the reason for abandoning its own appeal.

The controversy highlights ongoing disputes over the handling of pit‑lane speed violations and the implications of the technical error for race results and championship points.