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

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

Gasly is now classified in seventh place, with Racing Bulls teammates Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad occupying the fifth and sixth positions respectively. The Monaco event, which took place on June 7, was ultimately won by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finishing second.

Gasly had initially crossed the line in third position, but two five‑second penalties for alleged pit‑lane speeding were applied after the chequered flag, dropping him down the order. The provisional finishing order 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.

Initially, Alpine won a right‑to‑review case five days after the race, presenting new evidence that the stewards accepted as a "significant and relevant new element." This evidence suggested that the distance calculation used to assess Gasly’s pit‑lane speed was incorrect, indicating that he had not actually exceeded the speed limit. Consequently, the two penalties were nullified and Gasly was restored to third place.

However, McLaren and Red Bull lodged an appeal against Alpine’s successful review, taking the matter to the FIA’s International Court of Appeal. The hearing was held in Paris on August 25, and the court ultimately decided to reinstate the original penalties, thereby removing Gasly from the podium. It is worth noting that other drivers—Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes’ George Russell (who saw his penalty converted into a drive‑through), and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri—were also flagged for the same pit‑lane speeding infraction.

Because those penalties had already been served during the race, they could not be retroactively undone. Following the ICA’s decision, the FIA released a statement emphasizing that it would review the methodology and operation of the current Formula 1 timing system, as well as related regulatory procedures. The governing body also pledged to examine the broader judicial processes, including the right‑to‑review and appeal mechanisms, to ensure fairness and consistency. The FIA’s statement read in part: "The FIA is reviewing the methodology and operation of the current Formula 1 timing system and the related regulatory matters.

It will also be reviewing other judicial procedures and operations including the right of review and the appeal processes. 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.

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 take part in extensive professional development. Every decision of the ICA is carefully examined by FIA Stewards ensuring a process of continuous improvement." Alpine responded shortly after the verdict, expressing disappointment and frustration.

In their statement, the team said: "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. 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, the team acknowledges the decision of the judging panel from the recent hearing in Paris. While the result is not what we had hoped for, as we feel we have been unjustly punished, the team is fully focused on continuing to improve its performance on track and remains in a close and very competitive championship fight." The ruling also has championship implications. Alpine, which had been only three points behind Racing Bulls in the battle for fifth place in the Constructors' Championship, now finds itself 16 points adrift after losing the three points associated with the podium finish.

Conversely, Red Bull welcomed the reinstatement of Hadjar’s third‑place result, noting that it represents the French driver’s first podium for the team and adds valuable points to both his and the team’s season totals. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies commented: "It's important for Isack but we also felt it was important for the sport.

We don't really think we want to go racing and have to worry after the race 'was the speed‑limit check correct or not correct?' A lot of cars have complied with the regulations in Monaco with the speed limits. Some cars were over‑speeding – some of them served the penalty, some of them didn't – and it was important that we have a consistent way to go racing." The controversy underscores the complexities of enforcing pit‑lane speed limits in a sport where fractions of a second can determine outcomes.

It also highlights the growing role of legal and procedural appeals in Formula 1, where teams are increasingly prepared to challenge stewarding decisions through formal courts. Looking ahead, the F1 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 flexible subscription options that allow cancellation at any time.