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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Walker

Mercedes drop appeal against George Russell time penalty at Monaco Grand Prix

Mercedes has officially withdrawn its appeal against the time penalty imposed on George Russell during the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this month. The decision means the British driver will not see his race result from the principality reconsidered.

Russell was one of five drivers penalised for pit-lane speeding on 7 June. A subsequent failure by Mercedes to correctly serve his initial penalty led to a further drive-through sanction, ultimately pushing him out of the points.

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