Pierre Gasly of Alpine saw his third‑place finish from the June Monaco Grand Prix erased once more after the penalties that had been applied to him were reinstated following a successful appeal by McLaren and Red Bull. The reversal promotes Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar back onto the podium in third place, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri moves up to fourth.
Gasly drops to seventh, with Racing Bulls teammates Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad occupying the fifth and sixth slots respectively. The race on 7 June was won by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finishing second. Gasly had originally crossed the line in third position, but two five‑second penalties for alleged pit‑lane speeding were applied after the checkered flag, demoting him down the order.
The provisional classification after the 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 had their positions altered after the International Court of Appeal (ICA) issued its verdict on September 4.
Alpine initially won a right‑of‑review hearing five days after the race, presenting new evidence that the stewards had miscalculated the distance in the pit lane. The team argued that the data demonstrated Gasly had not exceeded the speed limit, and the stewards accepted the argument as a “significant and relevant new element,” temporarily restoring Gasly to third place.
However, McLaren and Red Bull lodged an appeal against that decision, taking the case to the FIA’s International Court of Appeal. A hearing was held in Paris on 25 August, during which the appellate panel examined the evidence, the timing system’s methodology, and the procedural fairness of the original ruling. It is worth noting that several other drivers—including Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes’ George Russell (whose penalty was later converted to a drive‑through), and Oscar Piastri—had also been flagged for pit‑lane speeding. Unlike Gasly, those drivers had already served their penalties during the race, meaning their results could not be retroactively altered.
After the ICA rendered its verdict, the FIA released a statement confirming that it would review the current Formula 1 timing system, the associated regulations, and the broader judicial processes that govern appeals and right‑of‑review cases. The governing body emphasized its support for the stewarding system and the independence of the panels that oversee race incidents. It also highlighted the difference between the environment in which stewards operate and the more legally intensive setting of the Court, which benefits from extensive counsel, arguments, and additional evidence.
The FIA added that stewards continuously refine their procedures and engage in professional development, ensuring that each ICA decision is scrutinized for consistency and improvement. Alpine responded to the outcome with a statement expressing disappointment and frustration. The team reiterated its belief that Gasly had not breached the pit‑lane speed limit at any point, but it also acknowledged the ICA’s ruling. Alpine emphasized that, despite the setback, the squad 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 season tallies. Team principal Laurent Mekies commented on the decision, stating, “It matters for Isack, but it also matters for the sport as a whole.
We don’t want to finish a race and then spend the next day arguing over whether the speed‑limit check was correct. Consistency is essential, especially when some cars complied with the limits, some served penalties, and others did not.” 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 coverage via NOW, with the flexibility of no‑contract subscriptions and the ability to cancel at any time. The Monaco incident underscores the growing importance of precise timing technology and clear procedural rules in modern motorsport. As teams push the limits of performance, the regulatory framework must evolve to ensure fairness, transparency, and the integrity of race results. The FIA’s commitment to reviewing its systems suggests that further refinements may be on the horizon, potentially affecting how future infractions are detected, adjudicated, and appealed.