News summary
- Pierre Gasly loses nine points after the FIA International Court of Appeal reinstated his two five-second penalties from the Monaco GP.
- Isack Hadjar regains third place and adds three points, while Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad also benefit from the revised classification.
- The ruling changes both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship standings, with Alpine dropping to sixth and Racing Bulls moving ahead.
The FIA’s decision to strip Pierre Gasly of his Monaco GP podium has changed more than the final result of the race. The reinstatement of the Alpine driver’s penalties also altered the 2026 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship standings, with several teams and drivers gaining or losing points as a result.
Gasly had initially finished third in Monaco, but was one of five drivers penalized for exceeding the FIA’s 60 km/h pit-lane speed limit during the race. Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Oscar Piastri were also penalized.
Gasly was handed two five-second penalties after being recorded at 60.1 km/h and 60.4 km/h in the pit lane. Those penalties initially dropped him from third to seventh in the classification.
Alpine subsequently requested a review, arguing that the pit-lane section used to calculate the speed had been measured incorrectly. The stewards accepted the request on June 12, rescinded both penalties and amended the race classification and championship points.
Red Bull and McLaren appealed that decision, however, taking the case to the FIA International Court of Appeal. The hearing took place in Paris on August 25.
On Friday (September 4), the FIA published the Court’s decision. The appeals from Red Bull and McLaren were granted, the June 12 decisions were set aside and Gasly’s two original five-second penalties were reinstated. The Court also ordered the competent sporting authority to amend the race classification and championship points.
The reversal means that Hadjar, who had originally been classified fourth after the penalties were removed, returns to the third step of the podium. Gasly, meanwhile, is back in seventh.
The points impact is significant for the championship. Hadjar gains three points and moves to 71, while Piastri gains two and rises to 106. Lawson also benefits from the revised classification and now has 51 points, while Lindblad moves to 25.
Gasly suffers the biggest individual loss, dropping nine points from his previous total of 44. The Alpine driver therefore falls to 35 points in the Drivers’ Championship.
The Constructors’ Championship is affected as well. Red Bull gains three points through Hadjar and moves to 189, while McLaren receives two additional points from Piastri and reaches 265.
Racing Bulls benefits from the revised results of both Lawson and Lindblad, gaining four points in total and moving to 70 points. Alpine, in contrast, loses nine and falls to 54, leaving the team behind its Faenza-based rival.
F1 2026: standings after Monaco classification change
Drivers’ Championship
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 155 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 112 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 106 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 71 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 51 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 35 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 25 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 19 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 18 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 |
| 15 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 6 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 6 |
| 17 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 3 |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 3 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac | 0 |
Constructors’ Championship
| Pos. | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 425 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 338 |
| 3 | McLaren | 265 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 189 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 70 |
| 6 | Alpine | 54 |
| 7 | Haas | 21 |
| 8 | Audi | 16 |
| 9 | Williams | 11 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 3 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
The decision therefore has a direct effect on the championship battle despite coming months after the Monaco GP. Gasly loses nine points, while Hadjar, Piastri, Lawson and Lindblad collectively gain nine, redistributing the points awarded at the Monte Carlo race.
The 2026 Formula 1 season continues 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 championship.
FAQ
How many points did Pierre Gasly lose after the FIA ruling?
Gasly lost nine points after his two five-second penalties were reinstated. His championship total fell from 44 to 35 points.
Who gained points from the revised Monaco classification?
Isack Hadjar gained three points, Oscar Piastri two, Liam Lawson one and Arvid Lindblad three. Hadjar therefore returned to third place in the Monaco classification.
Which teams were most affected by the ruling?
Alpine lost nine points and dropped to sixth in the Constructors’ Championship with 54. Racing Bulls gained four points and moved to fifth with 70, while Red Bull gained three and McLaren two.
