Alpine Successfully Appeals Gasly's Monaco GP Pit Lane Speeding Penalties
Five days after the Monaco Grand Prix, Alpine successfully appealed two five-second penalties given to Pierre Gasly for pit lane speeding, which had dropped him from third to seventh. The FIA discovered a 77-centimeter error in the timing loop distance measurement used to calculate speed. Gasly was reinstated to third place, displacing Red Bull's Isack Hadjar. Four other drivers received similar penalties but their teams did not appeal.
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Piastri explains why McLaren are appealing Monaco GP result
Oscar Piastri says McLaren's appeal of the Monaco Grand Prix result is driven by concerns over setting a 'tricky precedent' after Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the podium. Alpine successfully appealed Gasly's speeding penalties, providing evidence that Monaco's pit lane distance was incorrect, leading to his promotion from 7th to 3rd. This bumped down Isack Hadjar, Piastri, and others. Piastri, along with other drivers who pitted under Safety Car to serve penalties, could not appeal. He argues this could incentivize teams to avoid pitting and protest post-race. Gasly suggests mistakes should be corrected for the sport's good. The FIA International Court of Appeal will hear the case, with no date set.
SkySports | NewsMercedes withdraws appeal of Gasly's Monaco podium reinstatement
Mercedes have withdrawn their request for a right of review into the Monaco Grand Prix result after Alpine's successful appeal reinstated Pierre Gasly to the podium. Gasly was one of five drivers penalized for pit lane speeding, but Alpine provided evidence that Monaco's pit lane distance was incorrect, leading to the penalties being rescinded. Mercedes believed the pit lane distance issue and Gasly's reinstatement constituted new evidence that could change the race classification, particularly affecting George Russell, who dropped from a likely podium to 12th after failing to serve a penalty correctly. Team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the appeal was a 'long shot' but pursued it for Russell's benefit. McLaren and Red Bull have submitted separate appeals to the FIA International Court of Appeal.
SkySports | NewsMcLaren Appeals Monaco GP Result Over Pierre Gasly Podium Reinstatement
McLaren has officially appealed the results of the Monaco Grand Prix after Alpine driver Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the podium. Gasly was one of five drivers who received five-second penalties for pit lane speeding, but Alpine successfully appealed, providing evidence that the pit lane distance measurement was incorrect, leading to inaccurate speed readings. Gasly's reinstatement bumped Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and McLaren's Oscar Piastri down to fourth and fifth places. Mercedes has also requested a right of review from the FIA. McLaren issued a statement expressing concerns about sporting fairness, regulatory consistency, and integrity of competition, emphasizing that all teams operated under established standards at the time. The team stressed its appeal is not directed at any competitor but aims to protect the consistent application of FIA Sporting Regulations.
SkySports | NewsMercedes Requests Right of Review of Monaco Grand Prix Result After Gasly Podium Reinstatement
Mercedes has formally requested a right of review from the FIA regarding the results of the Monaco Grand Prix, following Alpine's successful appeal that reinstated Pierre Gasly to the podium. Gasly was one of five drivers penalized for speeding in the pit lane, but Alpine provided evidence that Monaco's pit lane distance was incorrect, leading to the penalties being rescinded. Mercedes driver George Russell, who received a drive-through penalty for improperly serving a time penalty, dropped from a likely podium to 12th place. Mercedes believes the pit lane distance issue and Gasly's reinstatement constitute new evidence that could change the race classification. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the effort is a 'long shot' but necessary for Russell's benefit. Additionally, McLaren and Red Bull have also lodged intentions to appeal Gasly's reinstatement, which bumped their drivers down in the final standings.
SkySports | NewsMcLaren and Red Bull Appeal Gasly's Monaco Podium Reinstatement; Mercedes Mulls Options
McLaren and Red Bull have formally lodged their intention to appeal the FIA's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly to third place in the Monaco Grand Prix, after Alpine successfully overturned his pit-lane speeding penalties. The appeal was filed within the one-hour notification window, with teams having 96 hours to submit a full appeal. Meanwhile, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is consulting lawyers to explore options for driver George Russell, who received a drive-through penalty for failing to serve a five-second time penalty correctly during the race. The controversy stems from an incorrect distance calculation in the pit lane, which Alpine argued was a significant new element. Red Bull and McLaren contend that teams were aware of potential discrepancies and adjusted their systems accordingly. The outcome could affect the final standings, with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and McLaren's Oscar Piastri bumped down to fourth and fifth respectively.
SkySports | NewsPierre Gasly Reinstated to Third Place at Monaco GP After Penalties Overturned
The FIA has annulled two five-second penalties imposed on French driver Pierre Gasly (Alpine) for speeding in the pit entry during the Monaco Grand Prix, restoring his third-place finish. Gasly had originally lost the podium position after the penalties were applied, but Alpine's appeal succeeded. As a result, Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) drops to fourth, with Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, and Arvid Lindblad each falling one place. The race was won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), ahead of Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari). Antonelli leads the World Championship with 156 points, 66 ahead of Hamilton. Gasly's recovered six points move him into 10th place, tied with Lawson.
RecordMonaco GP Podium Scandal: Gasly Awarded Third Place After 77cm Measurement Error
Five days after the Monaco Grand Prix, Formula 1 corrected a major scoring error, awarding Pierre Gasly third place previously held by Isack Hadjar. Alpine successfully protested two 5-second penalties Gasly received for pit lane speeding. The error originated from Formula 1 using outdated measurement values: the distance between timing loops was 26.15 meters, not 26.92 meters as assumed—a difference of 77 centimeters. Four other drivers, including George Russell and Oscar Piastri, received similar penalties but their teams did not protest. Had Mercedes appealed, Russell would have taken third place instead of Gasly, gaining 15 crucial points in the championship battle against teammate Kimi Antonelli.
BILD - SportPierre Gasly Reinstated to Monaco Grand Prix Podium After Successful Appeal
Pierre Gasly has been reinstated to third place at the Monaco Grand Prix after Alpine successfully overturned two five-second time penalties for speeding in the pitlane. The Monaco race stewards met with Alpine and FIA representatives in a video conference ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Alpine presented evidence that the distance used in calculating official timing and pit-lane speed was inaccurate and overestimated Gasly's speed. The stewards agreed this was a significant and relevant new element. Gasly's reinstatement pushes Red Bull's Isack Hadjar off the podium, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri moving to fifth and Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad dropping to sixth and seventh. Gasly was one of five drivers penalized for speeding but the only one who did not serve his penalty during the race.
SkySports | NewsFIA Confirms Thursday Hearing for Alpine's Appeal Over Gasly's Monaco Pit-Lane Speeding Penalties
The FIA has confirmed that Alpine's appeal against the pit-lane speeding penalties given to Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix will be heard on Thursday at 12pm UK time. Gasly was penalized twice for exceeding the 60 km/h pit-lane speed limit, resulting in two five-second time penalties that dropped him from third place at the chequered flag to seventh in the final classification. The French driver expressed being 'heartbroken' and urged the FIA to investigate. Alpine officially requested a right of review, which will be conducted virtually by the Monaco stewards. The hearing will first require Alpine to present a 'significant and relevant new element' that was unavailable at the time of the original decision. Analysts suggest reinstating Gasly to third place is unlikely, as it would create complications given other drivers received similar penalties. The penalties may have been caused by drivers taking a tighter line at pit entry, shortening their time in the pit lane.
SkySports | NewsAlpine Request FIA Review of Monaco GP Pit Lane Speeding Penalties After Gasly Loses Podium
Alpine have formally requested a right of review from the FIA regarding the pit lane speeding penalties applied during the Monaco Grand Prix. Driver Pierre Gasly, who finished third on track, was hit with two five-second penalties for exceeding the 60 km/h pit lane speed limit, dropping him to seventh place. Gasly expressed being 'heartbroken' and urged an investigation. Alpine stated they have requested the review and must present new evidence not available at the time of the stewards' decision. The incident involved an unusually high number of drivers penalized for the same infraction. The next race is the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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