Mercedes has been exonerated from penalties following investigations into its qualifying procedures at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The team was initially suspected of failing to submit set-up sheets on time due to a computer security issue. Despite the FIA technical delegate's referral, Mercedes proved that the sheets had been emailed to the FIA before the deadline, but due to an IT security problem, they were not received. As a result, George Russell retains his fourth-place grid position, and Kimi Antonelli will start 17th after being eliminated in Q1. The FIA confirmed that both drivers will face no further action after the stewards reviewed email evidence demonstrating timely submission. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz avoided a grid penalty after an investigation into unsafe rejoining maneuvers. The investigation and subsequent decisions highlight the importance of technical compliance and communication in F1 regulations, with no penalties issued to Mercedes or its drivers.