The FIA found itself at the center of attention following a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, with several drivers coming under post-race scrutiny after a race filled with penalties, a late red flag, and multiple incidents that reshaped the final classification
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One of the most significant investigations involved Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar, whose podium finish briefly hung in the balance. Stewards launched an inquiry into a potential red-flag infringement after the race, raising questions about whether the French driver and his team had complied with FIA procedures during the lengthy stoppage. Hadjar had fought through a difficult afternoon to secure what appeared to be a hard-earned third-place finish, but uncertainty remained until officials completed their review.
Following a detailed examination of the evidence, the FIA concluded that no sporting regulations had been breached. As a result, Hadjar was cleared of wrongdoing and allowed to retain his podium position, preserving a memorable result for both the driver and the Red Bull team.
Elsewhere, the stewards also reviewed the actions of Sergio Perez after the restart procedures. Unlike Hadjar, Perez was found to have committed an infringement related to his positioning on the grid. The FIA subsequently issued a 10-second post-race penalty, a decision that dramatically altered the final classification. The punishment dropped the Cadillac driver from a points-scoring position and denied the team what would have been its maiden Formula 1 championship point.
The investigations capped off one of the most turbulent races of the season. The Monaco event featured numerous penalties, pit-lane speeding violations, safety-car interruptions, and a late red flag that triggered further scrutiny from race officials. Throughout the evening, teams and drivers anxiously awaited the FIA’s verdicts before the final standings could be officially confirmed.
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In the end, the FIA’s decisions ensured that race winner Kimi Antonelli remained unchallenged at the front, while Hadjar’s podium was secured and Perez’s penalty became the most significant post-race adjustment to the results. The investigations brought a dramatic conclusion to an already extraordinary Monaco Grand Prix weekend.