Pierre Gasly reinstated to Monaco GP podium after timing error

Pierre Gasly finished third in the Monaco Grand Prix but was demoted to seventh after race stewards applied two five‑second penalties for allegedly exceeding the 60 km/h pit‑lane speed limit. Alpine invoked the FIA’s “right to review” procedure, presenting data that the timing loops used to calculate speed were 77 cm shorter than the distance assumed in the official calculations. The stewards accepted this evidence, confirmed that the measurement discrepancy had caused the speed over‑estimation, and rescinded Gasly’s penalties, restoring his third‑place finish.

The decision affected the championship standings, moving Gasly from tenth to eighth place and dropping Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar from the podium to fourth, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri falling to fifth. Other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Franco Colapinto, had also received pit‑lane penalties, but only Gasly’s team filed a review. McLaren and Red Bull have announced intentions to appeal the stewards’ ruling. The FIA publicly acknowledged the timing‑loop error and said corrective measures will be implemented to avoid similar incidents.

Gasly expressed pride in the outcome, stating, “I am extremely happy for the whole team, very proud of the way they fought for this result.” The incident highlights the technical oversight that can influence race results and the importance of the review process in Formula 1.