# Monaco GP podium dispute and Monza GP results > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monaco-grand-prix-podium-classification-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-09T11:43:12.000Z. Sources: 378. Developments: 8. The dispute regarding the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix final results concluded with the FIA International Court of Appeal overturning the reinstatement of Pierre Gasly to the podium. The controversy began when Alpine argued that a technical error in pit-lane distance measurements—inaccurate by 77 centimeters—had led to incorrect pit-lane speed measurements. This initially resulted in the rescinding of two five-second penalties for Gasly, which reinstated him to third place and demoted Isack Hadjar, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, and Arvid Lindblad. Red Bull Racing and McLaren appealed, arguing the reversal created a sporting injustice as other drivers had already served their penalties. Following a hearing in Paris, the FIA ruled that the original penalties against Gasly must stand, demoting him to seventh place and reassigning the podium position to Isack Hadjar. Alpine expressed ‘deception and frustration’ regarding the verdict. During the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore accused judge Filippo Marchino of acting more like a ‘prosecutor’ than a neutral judge, alleging ties to McLaren. McLaren’s Andrea Stella dismissed these claims as ‘quite insulting.’ Following the legal fallout, Stella called for reforms to the FIA’s Right of Review procedure, describing the retroactive loss of Gasly’s podium as problematic for the sport. He noted that delays affect drivers, teams, and championship standings long after a race concludes, and highlighted the need for better time constraints for stewards and clearer conditions for granting reviews. Amidst this legal tension, Pierre Gasly secured a sensational maiden Formula 1 pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, recording a time of 1:21.786 to narrowly beat Mercedes’ George Russell by 0.060 seconds. However, during the race, Gasly and Alpine were unable to maintain the pace of top-tier teams, with Gasly ultimately finishing in seventh place. ## Claims - Kimi Antonelli will start the race from the back of the grid due to a Mercedes power unit change. (disputed by 2 sources) - George Russell set the fastest time in the third free practice session for the Italian Grand Prix with a time of 1:22.219. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen followed Russell in the session times. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kimi Antonelli finished the third free practice session in fourth place. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Carlos Sainz finished the session in 16th place. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Fernando Alonso finished the session in 19th place. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gabriel Bortoleto finished in 13th place. (single source) - Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen nearly collided while on fast laps during the session. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Andrea Stella calls for FIA procedural changes after Gasly podium loss McLaren's Andrea Stella is urging the FIA to reform its Right of Review process after a delayed ruling stripped Pierre Gasly of his Monaco Grand Prix podium. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrea-stella-calls-for-fia-procedural-changes-after-gasly-podium-loss ### 2026-09-08: Pierre Gasly secures first pole position at Monza Pierre Gasly achieved his first career pole position for Alpine at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pierre-gasly-secures-first-pole-position-at-monza ### 2026-09-06: Alpine F1 sees mixed results at Monza after Gasly's pole Pierre Gasly secured his first F1 pole position at the Italian Grand Prix before finishing seventh, while Franco Colapinto scored points with a ninth-place finish for Alpine. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pierre-gasly-finishes-seventh-at-italian-grand-prix-after-monza-pole ### 2026-09-04: Pierre Gasly claims shock Monza pole for Alpine Pierre Gasly claimed a surprise maiden pole position for Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, narrowly beating George Russell. Franco Colapinto also secured a strong starting position for the team. 374 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fia-strips-pierre-gasly-of-monaco-grand-prix-podium ### 2026-08-27: FIA appeal court to decide Monaco GP results in three weeks The FIA International Court of Appeal will take up to three weeks to decide on appeals from McLaren and Red Bull regarding the Monaco Grand Prix podium and the reinstatement of Pierre Gasly. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fia-appeal-court-to-decide-monaco-gp-results-in-three-weeks ### 2026-08-25: FIA Court hears appeal over Monaco GP penalty controversy McLaren and Red Bull are appealing an FIA decision to overturn Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalties, citing concerns over regulatory consistency and fairness for drivers who already served their sanctions. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/red-bull-and-mclaren-appeal-fia-decision-on-monaco-gp-results ### 2026-08-21: FIA to hear Monaco Grand Prix podium appeal in Paris The FIA International Court of Appeal will hear Red Bull and McLaren's appeals regarding Monaco GP podium results following a technical error in pit-lane speed measurements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fia-to-hear-monaco-grand-prix-podium-appeal-in-paris ### 2026-08-18: FIA to hear McLaren and Red Bull appeals over Monaco GP results The FIA will hold an appeal hearing in Paris on August 25 regarding Pierre Gasly’s reinstated Monaco GP podium, following challenges from McLaren and Red Bull over rescinded pit lane speeding penalties. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fia-to-hear-mclaren-and-red-bull-appeals-over-gasly-penalties --- Cite as: Monaco GP podium dispute and Monza GP results. 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