FIA race stewards have overturned two five-second time penalties previously issued to Alpine driver Pierre Gasly, reinstating him to third place in the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. The decision followed a successful right-of-review petition submitted by the Alpine team, which provided new evidence regarding the pit lane speed infractions, according to an official team statement.
How the Appeal Changed the Monaco Grand Prix Results
Alpine successfully challenged the penalties after stewards ruled that the team’s submission of new, relevant evidence met the criteria for a formal review. Originally, Gasly was hit with two five-second penalties for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.1 km/h and 0.4 km/h respectively. While he crossed the finish line in third, the mid-race sanctions dropped him to seventh in the final classification. Following the reversal, Isack Hadjar, who had been promoted to the final podium spot, has been demoted to fourth place. Other drivers, including Oscar Piastri and the Racing Bulls duo, also shifted down the order as a result of the recalculated standings.
A “right of review” petition in Formula 1 requires a team to present “significant and relevant” new evidence that was not available to the stewards at the time of the original decision. This regulatory hurdle is notoriously difficult to clear, making Alpine’s successful appeal a rare procedural victory.
Impact on the 2026 Driver Standings
The reinstatement of Gasly’s third-place finish significantly alters the points distribution for the Monaco round. Gasly now receives 15 championship points instead of the lower tally he held while sitting in seventh. This adjustment impacts the wider constructor and driver standings, as teams fight for every point in a tight midfield battle. The revised top ten classification is as follows:
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 25 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 18 |
| 3 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 15 |
| 4 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 12 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 10 |
| 6 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 8 |
| 7 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 6 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 4 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 2 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1 |
Why Pit Lane Penalties Are Under Scrutiny
The Monaco incident highlights the extreme precision required in modern Formula 1. Gasly was penalized for speed violations of less than 0.5 km/h, illustrating how strict FIA enforcement has become. According to the team’s official statement, Alpine worked closely with the FIA and Formula One Management to ensure transparency throughout the review process. This case serves as a precedent for how teams may approach minor technical infractions in the future, potentially leading to more frequent challenges when teams believe sensor data might be misinterpreted by race control.
Keep an eye on the official FIA documentation portal for the final race classification updates. While results are announced on track, the “right of review” process means that podium spots can technically remain fluid for days after the checkered flag falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was Pierre Gasly penalized in the first place?
He was issued two five-second penalties for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.1 km/h and 0.4 km/h during the race. - Can other teams appeal race results like this?
Yes, teams can exercise a “right of review” if they possess significant and relevant new evidence that was unavailable to the stewards during the event. - How does this affect the championship?
The points adjustment shifts the standings, moving Gasly up and demoting Hadjar, which may influence team budgets and performance bonuses based on end-of-season placement.
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