The FIA has reimposed the two five-second time penalties given to Pierre Gasly at this year’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, ensuring success of Red Bull and McLaren in its joint appeal against the overturning of the original result.
The Frenchman finished the race at the Principality third on the road, but the two penalties saw him drop to seventh, handing third place to Isack Hadjar.
Gasly was given the penalties after being adjudged to have broken the pitlane speed limit, which was not served during the race, something that had been done by other drivers given the same punishment.
The two penalties were added to the result, leading Alpine to submit a ‘right to review’ process with the FIA, which was successful after evidence was brought that innacuracies within the timing system contributed to this, and the abnormally high number of penalties dished out to drivers during the event.
This decision was appealed by both McLaren and Red Bull, the latter losing its third place via Hadjar, which has proved successful, ensuring the Frenchman – who is currently sidelines with a wrist injury – retains his third place.
In a statement, the sport’s governing body said: “The FIA notes the decision today from the International Court of Appeal (ICA) in relation to the hearing of Tuesday, August 25 (case ICA-2026-06-07-08-09). The ICA decision upholds the appeals of McLaren F1 Team and Red Bull Racing against the decisions of the stewards contained in document 99 of the Monaco Grand Prix, effectively overturning those decisions.
“The FIA is reviewing the methodology and operation of the current Formula 1 timing system and the related regulatory matters. It will also be reviewing other judicial procedures and operations including the right of review and the appeal processes.
“The FIA is fully supportive of the Stewarding process and the independence and objectivity of the diverse panels of Stewards who are an integral part of global motorsport. Stewards’ decisions are taken in a different environment to that of the Court, whereas the Court has access to extensive and additional legal counsel input, arguments and evidence.
“The FIA Stewards constantly review their processes and take part in extensive professional development. Every decision of the ICA is carefully examined by FIA Stewards ensuring a process of continuous improvement.”
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