A dramatic post-race twist at the Monaco Grand Prix saw an F1 star stripped of a podium finish after the FIA handed down multiple time penalties, prompting his team to launch an official challenge against the stewards’ verdict.
Pierre Gasly crossed the line in what initially appeared to be a strong result for Alpine, securing a place on the podium after a competitive and incident-filled race around the streets of Monte Carlo. However, celebrations inside the French team’s garage were short-lived after race officials reviewed incidents that occurred during the event.
The FIA determined that Gasly had exceeded the pit-lane speed limit on two separate occasions during the race weekend. Following an investigation by the stewards, the Alpine driver was issued two five-second time penalties. The combined sanction had a significant impact on the final classification, pushing him down the order and costing him a coveted top-three finish.
As a result of the penalties, Gasly dropped from third place to seventh in the revised standings, dramatically altering the outcome of the race and reshuffling the points-paying positions. The decision proved to be one of the most consequential steward rulings of the Monaco weekend, with several teams and drivers benefiting from the revised classification.
Alpine has not accepted the outcome without challenge. The Enstone-based squad has formally submitted a Petition for Review to the FIA, seeking a re-examination of the circumstances surrounding the penalties. Under FIA regulations, a team must present significant and relevant new evidence that was not available at the time the original decision was made before a case can be reopened.
The governing body has confirmed that a hearing will take place to assess Alpine’s request. During the proceedings, officials will first determine whether the team has provided sufficient new evidence to justify reconsidering the original ruling. If that threshold is met, the case could be reopened and the penalties reassessed.
The development has added another layer of intrigue to the aftermath of one of the season’s most controversial races. With valuable championship points at stake, Alpine remains hopeful that the review process could restore Gasly’s original finishing position.
Until a final verdict is reached, the revised race classification remains in effect, leaving Gasly officially classified seventh. The FIA hearing is now expected to be closely watched across the Formula 1 paddock as teams await a decision that could once again reshape the final Monaco Grand Prix results.