Gasly Finally Receives Monaco Podium Trophy After FIA Overturns Penalties

Pierre GaslyPlayer·Pierre Gasly has confirmed via social media that he has finally received the trophy for his third-place finish at the 2026 Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix. The presentation of the trophy concludes a period of significant controversy and legal challenges surrounding the race result, which initially saw the podium awarded to Isack HadjarPlayer·Isack Hadjar of Red BullTeam·Red Bull.

During the Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix, Gasly, driving for AlpineTeam·Alpine, crossed the finish line in a commendable third position. However, his celebrations were short-lived as he was subsequently handed two five-second penalties for exceeding the pit lane speed limit. These sanctions demoted him to seventh place in the official race classification, sparking immediate protest from the AlpineTeam·Alpine team.

AlpineTeam·Alpine promptly filed a "Right of Review" with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIACompetition·FIA), arguing that the speed measurement in the pit lane was flawed. An investigation into the matter uncovered a critical error: a discrepancy of 77 centimeters in the pit lane's measuring loops, which had led to an inaccurate speed reading. Consequently, on June 12, 2026, the FIACompetition·FIA officially annulled Gasly's penalties, restoring his rightful third-place finish.

Gasly expressed a complex range of emotions regarding the situation. He stated he was "extremely happy for the entire team" and "very proud of the way they fought for this result." However, he acknowledged the irreplaceable nature of the immediate post-race celebration. "Sunday evening I felt very bad. Very mixed emotions – proud of the performance, extremely sad about the whole decision and situation, some injustice in this situation. And I was not sure how things would turn out," Gasly commented. He also commended Formula 1 and the FIACompetition·FIA for their transparency throughout the review process.

The reinstatement of Gasly's podium has not been without further repercussions. Both Red BullTeam·Red Bull and McLarenTeam·McLaren have announced their intention to appeal the FIACompetition·FIA's decision, as it directly impacts their championship points and standings. Isack HadjarPlayer·Isack Hadjar, who initially stood on the podium, lost his third-place finish, while Oscar PiastriPlayer·Oscar Piastri of McLarenTeam·McLaren was also displaced in the revised classification. MercedesTeam·Mercedes is also evaluating its legal options, given that George RussellPlayer·George Russell received a similar penalty in Monaco, which affected his race outcome.

As of today, Pierre GaslyPlayer·Pierre Gasly holds eighth place in the drivers' championship with 41 points. This hard-won podium marks his first of the 2026 season and AlpineTeam·Alpine's inaugural top-three finish. The situation surrounding the Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix podium remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings, with McLarenTeam·McLaren and Red BullTeam·Red Bull awaiting a hearing date before the International Appellate CourtCompetition·International Appellate Court.