News summary
- The FIA International Court of Appeal granted appeals from Red Bull and McLaren, overturning the decision that had rescinded Pierre Gasly’s penalties from the 2026 Monaco GP.
- Gasly’s two five-second penalties for pit-lane speeding have been reinstated, dropping him from third to seventh place in the final classification.
- Isack Hadjar returns to third place, while the rest of the top 10 is adjusted accordingly.
Pierre Gasly has lost the podium he initially recovered after finishing third in the 2026 Monaco GP. On Friday (September 4), the FIA published the decision from the International Court of Appeal following a hearing held in Paris on August 25, granting appeals lodged by Red Bull and McLaren and reinstating the penalties imposed on the Alpine driver during the race.
The ruling overturns the decision taken by the Monaco GP stewards on June 12, when they rescinded Gasly’s two five-second penalties after Alpine successfully requested a review. The original penalties therefore stand, meaning Gasly is classified seventh and Isack Hadjar is restored to third.
“After the hearing before the International Court of Appeal, in Paris, on 25 August, the penalties imposed on Pierre Gasly for speeding in the pit lane in Monaco have been reinstated,” the FIA said.
Gasly, along with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Oscar Piastri, was penalized during the Monaco race for exceeding the 60 km/h pit-lane speed limit. The Alpine driver initially crossed the finish line in third place, but the two five-second penalties dropped him to seventh in the provisional classification.
The situation changed on June 12, when the stewards accepted Alpine’s request for a review. The investigation found that the length of the pit-lane section used to calculate Gasly’s speed had been measured incorrectly by the timing official. The calculation had been based on the relationship between speed, distance and time rather than a single measurement point at the entrance or exit.
The stewards subsequently rescinded both penalties and amended the race classification, allowing Gasly to reclaim third place. Red Bull and McLaren, however, appealed that decision on June 16, taking the matter to the FIA International Court of Appeal.
The hearing took place in Paris on August 25, with the Court ultimately declaring the appeals admissible and granting them. The decision set aside the June 12 ruling and explicitly ordered the two five-second penalties imposed on Gasly to be reinstated.
The FIA Court also instructed the competent sporting authority to amend the official race classification and championship points accordingly.
Alpine expressed its disappointment with the outcome while maintaining that Gasly had not exceeded the pit-lane speed limit during the race.
“The team expresses its disappointment and frustration with the decision handed down by the FIA International Court of Appeal regarding the result of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. While we disagree with the decision and remain convinced that car #10 did not exceed the pit-lane speed limit at any point during the race, the team acknowledges the decision of the panel of judges following the recent hearing in Paris,” Alpine said.
“While the outcome is not what we had hoped for, as we believe we were unfairly penalized, the team remains firmly focused on continuing to improve performance on track and remains in a close and highly competitive championship fight. This outcome will not deter the team’s efforts and motivation to achieve the objectives set for the end of the season,” the statement concluded.
With the penalties restored, the official Monaco classification now places Andrea Kimi Antonelli first, Lewis Hamilton second and Isack Hadjar third. Oscar Piastri moves into fourth, followed by Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad and Gasly in seventh. Alexander Albon, Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso complete the top 10.
The ruling also changes the championship points awarded for the Monaco GP, as the FIA ordered the relevant sporting documents to be amended following the Court’s decision.
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend at Monza, with the Italian GP taking place from September 4-6. GRANDE PRÊMIO will cover all the action from the 13th round of the 2026 championship.
FAQ
Why did Pierre Gasly lose his Monaco podium?
Gasly’s two five-second penalties for pit-lane speeding were reinstated after the FIA International Court of Appeal granted appeals filed by Red Bull and McLaren.
Why had Gasly’s penalties originally been removed?
Alpine requested a review after arguing that the pit-lane section used to calculate Gasly’s speed had been measured incorrectly. The Monaco stewards accepted that argument on June 12 and rescinded the two penalties, but that decision was later overturned on appeal.
Who is now on the Monaco GP podium?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the winner, Lewis Hamilton is second and Isack Hadjar is third. Gasly is now classified seventh.
