Pierre Gasly regains Monaco Grand Prix podium after successful Alpine appeal

The Alpine driver crossed the finish line in third place on Sunday 7 June, but was later demoted to seventh after receiving two five-second penalties for allegedly speeding in the pit lane.

Alpine challenged the decision through a Right of Review, presenting new evidence that showed the official timing data had overestimated the speed of Gasly’s car.

Formula One Management later acknowledged that the distance used to calculate the pit lane speed was inaccurate.

As a result, the FIA cancelled both penalties and restored Gasly to third place.

The decision gives the Frenchman the sixth podium of his Formula 1 career and his first since the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix.

It also marks another important result for Alpine, which continues to show clear progress in the 2026 season.

The revised classification means Isack Hadjar, who had initially celebrated what appeared to be his first Formula 1 podium with Red Bull, now drops to fourth place.

Gasly celebrated the decision on social media, sharing a photo alongside the caption:

“WE GOT IT BACK!! P3 in Monaco!! Been a rollercoaster of emotions the last few days, weird celebrations, but most importantly, incredibly happy we got our result back. Huge thanks to my amazing team and all the people who supported us!! Thanks FIA & F1 for the transparency of the situation. One to remember!”

The post reflected the relief felt by both the driver and the Alpine team after several days of uncertainty surrounding the final result.

Gasly’s restored podium also boosts his position in the Drivers’ Championship and strengthens Alpine’s place in the Constructors’ standings.