Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium after the International Court of Appeal reinstated the two five-second penalties he received for speeding in the pit lane. The ruling, announced on Friday, overturns Alpine’s successful right of review appeal and restores the official classification to the result that stood before the penalties were removed.
The decision changes the race order in a meaningful way. Isack Hadjar is now moved into third, while Oscar Piastri rises to fourth. Gasly, who had originally been classified third, drops out of the podium positions once the penalties are reapplied.
Why the ruling matters
The case was not just about one driver’s result. It was about whether Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix penalties should stand in the official classification, and the answer from the FIA’s International Court of Appeal is yes. That makes the revised order official and closes the door on Alpine’s attempt to erase the time penalties.
The situation also drew attention because of the public debate around the appeal process itself. On Saturday morning, the International Court of Appeal said it was aware of comments questioning the judges’ independence and impartiality. The panel included four judges, and the issue became part of the broader conversation after comments made at the Italian Grand Prix press conference.
How the dispute escalated
During the Monaco Grand Prix, Gasly was handed two five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane. Five days later, Alpine’s right of review appeal led to those penalties being withdrawn. But McLaren and Red Bull then appealed, and the FIA’s International Court of Appeal ruled that the penalties would be reinstated.
At the Italian Grand Prix, Flavio Briatore questioned the panel, and Andrea Stella responded to the allegations. Briatore said the situation was “very unfair,” while also making clear that Alpine accepted the decision. He also said it was “quite unfair” that one of the judges was linked with a team protesting Alpine, and described the issue as “very nasty.”
For Gasly, the consequence is straightforward: the Monaco podium is gone. For Hadjar and Piastri, the appeal changes the record books and the official finishing order. In a case built around a few seconds of pit lane time, the result now carries championship and statistical significance well beyond the original race day.
