Gasly Stripped of Monaco GP Podium After Successful McLaren and Red Bull Appeal

Pierre Gasly of Alpine has once again been stripped of his third‑place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix after the penalties imposed on him during the race were reinstated following a successful appeal by McLaren and Red Bull. The reversal means that Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar now reclaims the third spot on the podium, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri moves back into fourth place.

Gasly, originally promoted to the podium after a review, is now classified seventh, with Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad occupying fifth and sixth positions respectively. The June 7 race in the streets of Monte‑Carlo was initially won by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finishing second. Gasly had crossed the line in third place on track, but two five‑second penalties for alleged pit‑lane speeding were applied immediately after the chequered flag, dropping him down the order. The provisional classification after the penalties read: 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 The drivers shown in bold had their positions altered after the International Court of Appeal (ICA) issued its verdict on September 4.

Five days after the race, Alpine secured a right‑of‑review victory, arguing that the stewards had miscalculated the distance in the pit lane and that Gasly had not actually exceeded the speed limit. The stewards accepted Alpine’s evidence as a “significant and relevant new element” and reinstated Gasly to third place. McLaren and Red Bull, however, were not satisfied with that outcome. They lodged an appeal to the FIA’s International Court of Appeal, which convened in Paris on August 25.

Their argument centred on the consistency of the penalty‑application process: other drivers – Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes’ George Russell (whose penalty was later converted to a drive‑through), and Oscar Piastri – had also been penalised for pit‑lane speeding, but those penalties had already been served during the race and could not be retroactively altered. The FIA released a statement after the Court’s decision, indicating that it would review the methodology and operation of the current Formula 1 timing system, as well as the related regulatory framework. The governing body also said it would examine the broader judicial procedures, including the right‑of‑review and appeal mechanisms, to ensure fairness and transparency.

"The FIA is fully supportive of the stewarding process and the independence and objectivity of the diverse panels of stewards who are an integral part of global motorsport," the statement read. It continued, "Stewards' decisions are taken in a different environment to that of the Court, whereas the Court has access to extensive and additional legal counsel input, arguments and evidence. The FIA stewards constantly review their processes and engage in extensive professional development. Every decision of the ICA is carefully examined by FIA stewards, ensuring a process of continuous improvement." Alpine issued its own reaction shortly after the verdict, expressing disappointment and frustration.

"The team expresses its disappointment and frustration with the outcome reached by the FIA International Court of Appeal relating to the result of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix," the Alpine statement said. "While we disagree with the decision, and still fully maintain that car #10 did not exceed the pit lane speed limit at any point during the race, we acknowledge the decision of the judging panel from the recent hearing in Paris." Alpine added that, despite the setback, the team remains focused on improving its performance and staying competitive in the championship battle. The loss of the podium also has championship implications: Alpine, which had been only three points behind Racing Bulls for fifth place in the Constructors' Championship, now finds itself 16 points adrift after the points adjustment. Red Bull, on the other hand, welcomed the reinstatement of Hadjar, marking what is now recorded as his first podium finish for the team.

Both the team and the driver benefit from an extra three points in the season tally. Team principal Laurent Mekies commented, "It’s important for Isack but we also felt it was important for the sport. We don’t want to race and then spend the next day worrying whether the speed‑limit check was correct or not. A lot of cars complied with the regulations in Monaco; some were over‑speeding – some served the penalty, some didn’t – and it was essential to have a consistent way to enforce the rules." The controversy underscores the complexities of enforcing pit‑lane speed limits in a sport where fractions of a second can decide outcomes.

The FIA’s announced review of the timing system suggests that future races may see updated technology or procedural changes to reduce ambiguity and ensure that penalties are applied uniformly. Looking ahead, Formula 1 heads to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s home race, this weekend. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming available via NOW – a contract‑free service that can be cancelled at any time.

Fans will be watching closely to see how the championship standings evolve after the Monaco reshuffle and whether any further appeals might arise from other incidents on the calendar.