Full Breakdown
Monaco Grand Prix result overturned after FIA appeal
9/7/2026, 9:46:42 PM
Core Event: FIA International Court of Appeal reinstates Pierre Gasly’s penalties
The FIA International Court of Appeal (ICA) upheld appeals by McLaren and Red Bull against the stewards’ decision to cancel Pierre Gasly’s two five-second penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix. announced after a hearing in Paris on August 25, the ruling reinstated the penalties and moved Gasly from third to seventh. Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar returned to third, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri to fourth, and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad to fifth and sixth.
Background & Context
The Monaco Grand Prix on June 7 was won by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton second. Gasly originally finished third but received two five-second penalties for exceeding the 60 km/h pit-lane limit, dropping him to seventh. Alpine lodged a Right of Review, arguing that the timing-loop distance (officially 26.92 m) was longer than the shortest possible line (26.15 m). Stewards accepted this on June 12, rescinded the penalties, and restored Gasly’s podium. McLaren and Red Bull appealed, citing consistency and sporting fairness.
Data & Statistics
- Penalties: two five-second penalties (total 10 s).
- Recorded speeds: 60.1 km/h and 60.4 km/h vs. 60 km/h limit.
- Timing-loop distances: official 26.92 m vs. alternative 26.15 m.
- Points impact: Gasly lost nine championship points; Alpine fell 16 points behind Racing Bulls in the Constructors’ standings.
- Position changes: Gasly 3 -> 7; Hadjar 4 -> 3; Piastri 5 -> 4; Lawson 6 -> 5; Lindblad 7 -> 6.
Official Statements & Responses
The FIA announced a review of Formula 1 timing methodology and regulatory procedures, stressing confidence in its stewards and the appeal process. Red Bull’s team principal highlighted the need for consistent application of the speed-limit rule.
Criticism & Opposition
Alpine adviser Flavio Briatore alleged that one ICA judge was “linked to the McLaren company,” citing a 2018 charity event where the judge received McLaren cars. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella called the remarks “insulting” and warned that serious allegations must be handled responsibly in a public forum.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The FIA noted that post-race evidence alone was insufficient to overturn the stewards’ decision, leaving open the possibility of future methodological improvements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The team expresses its disappointment and frustration with the outcome reached by the FIA International Court of Appeal relating to the result of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.” — Alpine
- “He added: "If anybody makes these kind of allegations, which seem quite serious, they are going to have to take the responsibility for what they are saying in a public forum.” — FIA
- “It's been nine years I'm in Formula 1, trying to, give my best absolutely every single weekend and it's not every time we get a car to fight for pole position,” — Pierre Gasly
