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Pierre Gasly did not hold back after losing the Monaco GP podium for a second time. The Frenchman reacted angrily after the FIA International Court of Appeal reinstated the 2 five-second penalties he received for pit-lane speeding during the race in June.

Gasly had originally crossed the finish line in third place, but the penalties dropped him to seventh. Alpine subsequently exercised its Right of Review and presented new evidence that the stewards considered significant and relevant, allowing the Frenchman to regain the podium.

Red Bull and McLaren then appealed that decision to the FIA International Court of Appeal. Following a hearing in Paris on August 25, the court overturned the review decision and reinstated Gasly’s original penalties, returning him to seventh place in the official classification.

Speaking to French broadcaster Canal+, Gasly expressed his frustration with the latest twist in the saga.

“I think we are being robbed. And I don’t think it will stop there. The situation was very clear regarding our pit-lane speed, there is a lot of interpretation and behind-the-scenes disputes involved, legal arguments that go beyond the sporting aspect,” Gasly said.

The Frenchman had already been devastated immediately after the Monaco race. His 2 infractions were recorded at only 0.1 km/h and 0.4 km/h above the 60 km/h pit-lane limit, but the combined 10-second penalty cost him the podium.

Alpine later successfully argued that a problem with the distance calculation used by the pit-lane timing system constituted a significant and relevant new element. That review restored Gasly to third before Red Bull and McLaren took the case to the appeal court.

“We finished third on the track”

Gasly said the repeated changes to the result made the situation particularly difficult to accept.

“It’s very sad to see results decided by events like this. We finished third on the track. Another twist in the story. Now, I’ll let my team take care of the rest. I did everything I could on the track. Now it’s about doing whatever is necessary, and I trust them,” he added.

The FIA’s appeal decision means Isack Hadjar is officially back in third, with Oscar Piastri fourth, Liam Lawson fifth and Arvid Lindblad sixth. Gasly drops to seventh.

The ruling also changes the 2026 championship standings, with Gasly losing the 9 points associated with his restored Monaco podium while Red Bull, McLaren and Racing Bulls recover points from the revised classification.

The controversy has continued into the Italian GP weekend at Monza. Alpine executive adviser Flavio Briatore also questioned the independence of one of the 4 judges who heard the appeal, alleging a connection with McLaren. Those claims are Briatore’s allegations and are not findings contained in the FIA appeal ruling.

The FIA, meanwhile, has said it is reviewing the methodology and operation of the current F1 timing system, as well as judicial procedures including the Right of Review and appeal processes.

GRANDE PRÊMIO continues to follow all the action from the Italian GP, the 13th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

FAQ

1. Why did Pierre Gasly lose his Monaco GP podium again?

The FIA International Court of Appeal reinstated Gasly’s 2 five-second penalties for pit-lane speeding, dropping him from third to seventh in the final Monaco GP classification.

2. Who is now on the Monaco GP podium?

Kimi Antonelli is officially the winner, Lewis Hamilton is second and Isack Hadjar is third. Gasly is now classified seventh after the appeal ruling.

3. What is the latest 2026 F1 championship classification?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers’ Championship, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton tied on 183 points. Gasly is 10th with 35 points after losing 9 points from the Monaco result.