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F1·June 19, 2026 06:37 AM ET

Mercedes details why it dropped right-of-review push over Russell's Monaco penalty

Mercedes ends its Monaco penalty fight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 191 min read
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Mercedes has detailed why it has dropped its pursuit over George Russell's Monaco GP penalties ⬇️ https://t.co/hgFYn1OW

What happened: Mercedes has explained why it abandoned its pursuit of George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalty, withdrawing its right-of-review petition. The team said that after looking at every possibility with the driver, it concluded it did not have a case to overturn the result.

Why it matters: The decision closes the door on clawing back the positions lost at Monaco and lets Mercedes turn its full attention back to on-track performance. It also ends a procedural saga that had lingered in the weeks since the race.

What to watch: Watch how Mercedes and Russell respond on track at the next round now that the off-track dispute is settled.

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