Steiner slammed the FIA’s reversal of Gasly’s Monaco podium, calling the move a “debacle” that threatens consistency across Formula One.
FIA’s last‑minute reversal
Alpine challenged the stewards’ initial ruling that dropped the Frenchman from third to seventh for a pit‑lane speeding penalty, arguing that the sanction had never been served during the race.
The stewards applied the penalty as a post‑race time penalty. Alpine later submitted a right‑of‑review request with new evidence that was unavailable to officials at the time, prompting the FIA to restore Gasly’s podium.
Steiner’s warning on regulatory fallout
Steiner warned that reinstating the position would force retroactive changes to penalties that have already been served, creating a legal quagmire.
He critiqued that other drivers received their pit‑lane penalties during the event and cannot have those retroactively undone, citing a breach of procedural fairness.
“It should not have been reinstated because consequences ripple through the field,” steered Steiner. “If Gasly earns the podium, it must be deserved under the rules, not as a result of a measuring error.”
The decision may prompt the governing body to clarify protocols on post‑race inspections and regulatory consistency.
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