Pierre Gasly’s pit‑lane penalty was overturned, restoring the Red Bull podium at Monaco and elevating Isack Hadjar to third place.
Red Bull’s Appeal and Reaction
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies voiced satisfaction that Hadjar secured a rightful podium after the reinstatement on the basis of evidence the stewards had not initially possessed.
Mekies stated that drivers are “confused because the penalties are non‑appealable and affect race strategy.” He underlined the importance of clear results for the sporting audience.
Stewarding Review and Confirmation
Following the stewards’ review, it was confirmed that Gasly had not breached pit‑lane speed limits, a fact that had not been presented during the initial hearings.
The decision to lift the penalty was made after Alpine’s Right of Review provided new data, thereby correcting the original post‑race outcome that had moved Gasly from P3 to P7.
Wider Team Implications
With Gasly’s penalty reversed, Hadjar returned to third place, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Mercedes’ George Russell, who were also affected by the penalties, announced intentions to appeal.
Mercedes confirmed it was consulting legal advisors, and McLaren and Red Bull signaled a coordinated challenge against the ruling.
The reverted result highlights the impact of procedural timing on racing strategies and underscores the necessity of accurate evidence in on‑track enforcement.
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