The 2026 Formula 1 championship standings have been altered once again after the FIA reversed a controversial decision from the Monaco Grand Prix, restoring Alpine driver Pierre Gasly to the podium.
Gasly had originally finished third on the streets of Monte Carlo, delivering one of his strongest performances of the season. However, post-race investigations led to two separate five-second penalties for alleged speeding violations, dropping him from third to seventh in the final classification. The decision sparked debate throughout the paddock, with Alpine immediately challenging the ruling.
Following a review of new evidence, the FIA has now cancelled both penalties, meaning Gasly regains third place in the official race results. As a consequence, Alpine recovers a valuable podium finish, while Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar, who had benefited from the earlier ruling, falls back to fourth position.
The latest development brings another twist to an already dramatic Monaco weekend and has once again affected the championship standings. The revised result not only boosts Gasly and Alpine but also reshuffles the points awarded after the race.
Away from the Gasly controversy, Lewis Hamilton’s impressive start to the season continued in Monaco. The Ferrari driver secured another second-place finish, marking back-to-back runner-up results and helping him climb higher in the championship standings. His strong run of form has now lifted him ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc in the title race.
Hamilton’s performances this year represent a major turnaround compared to his difficult first campaign with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion struggled throughout his debut season in red, often being outperformed by Leclerc and failing to challenge consistently at the front. This season, however, Hamilton has looked far more competitive and is beginning to justify Ferrari’s faith in him.
Leclerc, meanwhile, endured a disappointing home race. The Monegasque driver was forced to retire after a brake failure caused him to crash into the barriers, ending his hopes of scoring points in front of his home crowd. The setback allowed Hamilton to move ahead of him in the championship standings.
At the top of the drivers’ championship, Mercedes youngster Kimi Antonelli continues to dominate. The 19-year-old secured his fifth consecutive victory by winning the Monaco Grand Prix, further strengthening his position as the championship leader. His latest success extends his advantage to 66 points, giving him a commanding lead over the rest of the field.
With Gasly’s podium reinstated, Hamilton continuing his rise up the standings, and Antonelli maintaining his remarkable winning streak, the aftermath of the Monaco Grand Prix has once again changed the shape of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The revised results leave the championship battle looking significantly different as teams prepare for the next race weekend.