The FIA court of appeal has dismissed allegations made by Flavio Briatore, Alpine's boss, who questioned the impartiality of the judges involved in a case brought by McLaren and Red Bull against Alpine. Briatore claimed that one judge in the case, which reinstated a penalty on Alpine's Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix, had connections to McLaren.

In a statement, the FIA emphasized that its judges adhere to strict independence and confidentiality standards, making annual disclosures to the FIA compliance officer. They also noted that both parties were invited to raise any concerns regarding the proceedings or the court's composition, but none did.

Key points from the FIA's statement include:

• Judges are required to sign a declaration of independence for each case.
• No objections were raised during the hearing about how the court conducted its proceedings.
• The court stands by the integrity of its judges and the judicial process.

Briatore's comments stemmed from a charity auction in California in 2018, where he claimed the judge had close ties to McLaren. He stated, "One of the judges act like a prosecutor," suggesting an unfair bias.

In response, McLaren expressed outrage over Briatore's remarks, with team principal Andrea Stella asserting that such serious allegations should be substantiated. He condemned the implications against McLaren's reputation, stating, "The whole International Court of Appeal was conducted to the highest standards."

The appeal resulted in Gasly being demoted to seventh place, promoting several Red Bull and McLaren drivers in the standings. The controversy continues as both teams navigate the fallout from the case.