From overturned penalties to power unit rules, F1 can't stop itself from opening Pandora's box

Formula 1 has faced fresh political controversy following the overturning of Pierre Gasly's penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix and disputes surrounding the ADUO power unit system. Red Bull has challenged the FIA's ADUO verdict, claiming no data shows them ahead of Mercedes, while Mercedes has also been granted a hearing over George Russell's Monaco GP penalty. According to a piece published June 17, 2026 by Filip Cleeren on Autosport, these back-to-back controversies have reignited off-track tensions just as F1 appeared to be stabilising concerns around its new regulations.