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FIA Reverses Gasly Monaco Penalty After Timing Error

6/16/2026

Summary

**McLaren Appeals**

McLaren Racing appealed to FIA Court of Appeal rescinding Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties.
Red Bull Racing appealed, saying penalty removal creates inequity for teams that served them.
Alpine’s Right of Review succeeded after Formula One Management (FOM) data showed a 77 cm pit-lane timing error.
FIA’s revised classification restored Gasly to third, moved Hadjar to fourth and Piastri to fifth.
Mercedes filed a review of Russell’s drive-through penalty, with admissibility unclear.

Summary

**McLaren Files Appeal**

The Woking-based team filed an appeal that raises questions about sporting fairness, regulatory consistency, and competition integrity.
The appeal cites Documents 99, 100, and 101, while Red Bull and Mercedes have opened their own reviews of the Monaco penalty rulings.
All appeals are being sent to the FIA International Court of Appeal, the sport’s highest judicial body.
Officials said the decision could shape how future infractions and penalties are adjudicated.

Summary

**Gasly Reinstated**

The stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly’s third place, keeping Alpine fifth in the 2026 Constructors’ standings.
Mercedes principal Toto Wolff warned the ruling could set a precedent for drivers to skip penalties and contest results.
Oscar Piastri said he was mind-blown, underscoring driver frustration with inconsistent penalty enforcement.
Red Bull said the pit-lane speed system is imperfect.
Teams have until Tuesday, June 16—96 hours after the decision—to lodge formal appeals.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 the FIA reshaped the Grand Prix weekend, dropping Friday qualifying and adding the 107 % rule to ensure all cars were within 107 % of pole time. A 2006 International Court of Appeal decision on Renault’s mass-damper ban cemented a formal appeal process. McLaren’s 2024 challenge to Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalty follows that procedural legacy.

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**McLaren Appeals**

McLaren Racing appealed to FIA Court of Appeal rescinding Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties.
Red Bull Racing appealed, saying penalty removal creates inequity for teams that served them.
Alpine’s Right of Review succeeded after Formula One Management (FOM) data showed a 77 cm pit-lane timing error.
FIA’s revised classification restored Gasly to third, moved Hadjar to fourth and Piastri to fifth.
Mercedes filed a review of Russell’s drive-through penalty, with admissibility unclear.

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