Five days after the chequered flag fell in Monaco, Pierre Gasly finally climbed back onto the podium. The Alpine driver had crossed the line third in last Sunday's Grand Prix, only to be stripped of the result by two five-second time penalties for speeding in the pit lane, dropping him to seventh.
But on Friday, ahead of this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Alpine's right of review proved successful. The stewards rescinded both penalties, reinstating Gasly's third-place finish. The decision reshuffled the classification: Isack Hadjar drops to fourth, Oscar Piastri to fifth, Liam Lawson to sixth, and Arvid Lindblad to seventh.
“Pierre Gasly's third-place finish at Monaco reinstated after Alpine appeal, penalties rescinded five days later.”
Alpine welcomed the outcome in a statement: “We welcome the decision made by the FIA to deem our Right of Review as admissible following the final classification of last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. As a result, the Stewards have rescinded the two five-second penalties imposed on Car #10, which reinstates the team’s third-place finish. We would like to thank the FIA and Formula One Management for its transparency and co-operation throughout the Right of Review process and for reaching this decision.”
The appeal came amid concerns about the official F1 timing of the pit-lane speed, after several drivers fell foul of the limit during the race. Gasly was one of them, handed two five-second penalties that initially cost him a podium. Alpine argued the case, and the stewards agreed.
The nine points gained from the reinstatement lift Gasly above Hadjar in the driver standings. Alpine added: “The team’s focus is now very much on this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and striving for the best possible result with both of its cars.”