Pierre Gasly of Alpine saw his podium finish from the June Monaco Grand Prix erased for a second time after the penalties originally applied to him were reinstated following a successful appeal by McLaren and Red Bull. The reversal means that Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar is once again classified in third place, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri moves back up to fourth on the official results sheet.
With the appeal decision, Gasly drops to seventh place. Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad move up to fifth and sixth respectively, benefiting from the reshuffle. The race, held on 7 June, was won by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton taking the runner‑up spot.
Initially, Gasly crossed the line in third position, but two five‑second penalties for exceeding the pit‑lane speed limit were applied after the chequered flag, demoting him down the order. The provisional top ten after those penalties read as follows: 1) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 2) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), 3) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), 4) Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 5) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls), 6) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls), 7) Pierre Gasly (Alpine), 8) Alex Albon (Williams), 9) Esteban Ocon (Haas), 10) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin). Drivers shown in bold in the original report indicated those whose positions changed after the International Court of Appeal (ICA) ruling on 4 September.
Alpine later secured a right‑of‑review victory five days after the race, presenting new evidence that the stewards had miscalculated the distance in the pit lane. This new data demonstrated that Gasly had not actually exceeded the speed limit, prompting the stewards to restore his third‑place finish.
However, McLaren and Red Bull challenged this reinstatement, taking the matter to the FIA’s International Court of Appeal. The appeal hearing took place in Paris on 25 August.
It is worth noting that other drivers—Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes’ George Russell (whose penalty was later converted to a drive‑through), and Oscar Piastri—also received the same speeding penalty during the race. Because they had already served their penalties on track, those sanctions could not be retroactively removed. After the ICA delivered its verdict, the FIA issued a statement emphasizing that it would review the timing system and related regulations, as well as the broader judicial procedures governing reviews and appeals.
The governing body reiterated its support for the stewarding process, highlighting the independence and objectivity of the diverse panels of stewards who play a crucial role in global motorsport. The FIA noted that while stewards operate in a different environment from the Court, the Court has access to extensive legal counsel, arguments, and additional evidence. It also stressed that stewards continuously refine their processes through professional development and that each ICA decision undergoes careful scrutiny to foster ongoing improvement. Alpine responded with a statement expressing disappointment and frustration at the ICA’s decision concerning the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix outcome.
The team maintained that car #10 had not breached the pit‑lane speed limit at any point, yet it acknowledged the appellate panel’s ruling. Alpine emphasized that, despite the unfavorable result, the team remains focused on enhancing its on‑track performance and staying competitive in a tightly contested championship battle.
The points implications are significant. Alpine, which had been only three points behind Racing Bulls in the fight for fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship, now finds itself 16 points adrift after the adjustment. Conversely, Red Bull welcomed the reinstatement of Hadjar, marking his first podium for the team and adding three valuable points to both his and the team’s seasonal tallies.
Team principal Laurent Mekies highlighted the broader importance of consistency in enforcing speed‑limit regulations, stating that teams should not have to question post‑race whether the speed‑limit checks were applied correctly. He underscored that while some cars complied, others were penalised, and a uniform approach is essential for fair competition.
Looking ahead, the Formula 1 calendar moves to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s home race, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Fans can stream the event via NOW, with the flexibility of no long‑term contract and the option to cancel at any time. The ongoing developments around stewarding, timing accuracy, and appeal procedures are likely to remain a focal point for teams and regulators as the season progresses, underscoring the sport’s commitment to both competitive integrity and procedural transparency.