Pierre Gasly’s right of review will finalise the fate of his five‑second pit lane penalties received at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Alpine’s Admissible Right of Review
Alpine successfully lodged a right of review against Gasly after the FIA stewards imposed two five‑second penalties for pit lane speeding at the Monaco round, which dropped the French driver from third to seventh place.
Stewards admitted the request as admissible following new evidence supplied by the team, and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed the review was valid in part because the team presented data from F1 management.
The hearing commenced shortly after the Thursday afternoon decision, but the verdict is expected no earlier than Friday morning in Barcelona, where the group of Monaco Grand Prix stewards will inform teams of their decision before announcing it publicly.
Pit Lane Speed Measurement Error
During the video conference between Alpine and the stewards, all teams present learned that the distance‑measuring system used to determine pit lane speeds had been inaccurate and multiplied the recorded speed of Gasly’s car.
The system’s over‑estimation led to the penalisation, and Alpine used the new evidence to challenge the validity of the sanctions, arguing that the error was an extenuating circumstance that should have negated the penalties.
FIA’s acknowledgement of the fault underpinning the review underscores the importance of reliable sensor data in Formula 1 gatekeeping.
Gasly’s Response and Next Race
Gasly described the demotion as the hardest sporting moment of his career and welcomed the chance to clear his name before the next event.
He noted that he had already been preparing mentally for the Barcelona‑Catalunya race, stressing his confidence that a fresh start would allow him to perform at full capacity.
With Isack Hadjar celebrating on the Monaco podium, the Frenchman remains focused on the upcoming Grand Prix, hoping the outcome of the review will restore the standings he earned.
As the stewards’ decision arrives in Barcelona, all eyes will turn to whether the record can be rewritten.
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