Alpine’s appeal has been validated by the FIA Formula 1 stewards, restoring Pierre Gasly to third place at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Clarified Pit‑Lane Speeding Penalties
The decision followed a revelation that the pit‑lane distance loop was 77 cm shorter than recorded, which inflated average speeds for the six drivers who were penalised. The loop’s reduced length caused all accounted speeds to appear above the 60 km/h limit.
Alpine, which had evidence showing Gasly never exceeded the threshold, lodged a right‑of‑review bid after the race. The Fédération Internationale de l’A-Célésie (FIA) accepted the appeal once the timing error was confirmed by Formula 1’s timekeeper, FOM.
Impact on Other Competitors
Drivers who served their five‑second penalties did not file reviews, and stewards stated there is no authority to reverse a penalty once it has been executed. “The penalties have affected race strategies and results,” the FIA stewards noted, highlighting the ongoing consequences for those who did not challenge their costs.
Consequently, Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar has been demoted to fourth, finishing behind the reinstated Gasly.
With Gasly back on the podium, the Monaco event underscores the critical importance of accurate pit‑lane measurement in safeguarding fair competition.
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