Mercedes Formula 1 team on Thursday, December 16 withdrew their appeal against Max Verstappen's controversial title-winning victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to clinch his first drivers' title and deny the Mercedes driver his record eighth crown.
A late crash in the race resulted in a safety car being deployed giving an advantage to Max who had pit stopped and was using fresher tyres.
After the race the Mercedes team had an immediate double appeal dismissed by the stewards, then lodged an intention to appeal against that decision.
However, Mercedes issued a lengthy statement announcing they had made the decision following dialogue with governing body FIA over establishing clarity for future racing scenarios.
"We welcome the decision by the FIA to install a commission to thoroughly analyse what happened in Abu Dhabi and to improve the robustness of rules, governance and decision-making in Formula 1."
"We also welcome that they have invited the teams and drivers to take part.”
"The Mercedes-AMG Petronas team will actively work with this commission to build a better Formula 1 for every team and every fan who loves this sport as much as we do. We will hold the FIA accountable for this process and we hereby withdraw our appeal," Mercedes statement read.
Mercedes, who won the constructors' title, noted they had initially appealed against the result in the interests of sporting fairness.
"Though this drivers' championship did not end the way we hoped, we could not be more proud of our team."
"Lewis, you are the greatest racer in the history of Formula 1 and you drove your heart out for every lap of this incredible season. You are a flawless sportsman on and off the track and you delivered a faultless performance," the statement further read.