
When a penalty gets overturned mid-race, it doesn't just affect the driver who benefited — it raises questions about the consistency and finality of stewards' decisions, and Mercedes clearly believes there's a case to answer. Two teams reportedly weighing an appeal signals that this isn't just post-race frustration; it's a challenge to the process itself. The Gasly reversal has effectively given teams a precedent to point at, and Mercedes pursuing legal routes suggests they think the sporting regulations may not have been applied uniformly. How the FIA responds will matter well beyond Monaco.
Pierre Gasly's overturned penalties looks to have opened a can of worms with two teams reported to be considering an appeal...