What happened: The FIA has officially rescinded two pit-lane speeding penalties issued to Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix, reinstating him to third place. A successful Right of Review petition revealed that FOM timing loops were mismeasured by 77 centimeters, overestimating speeds for multiple drivers. The decision returns Gasly to the podium nearly a week after the race concluded in Monte Carlo.
Why it matters: The reversal marks Alpine’s first podium finish of the 2026 season and provides a crucial nine-point swing in the constructors' standings. While other drivers were affected by the same timing loop error, the stewards ruled that only Gasly's results could be corrected because he had not served his penalties during live pit stops. Red Bull and McLaren have already indicated they intend to appeal the decision, citing competitive unfairness for their penalized drivers.
By the numbers: Monaco GP Revised Podium: 1. Kimi Antonelli, 2. Lewis Hamilton, 3. Pierre Gasly. Timing Flaw: 77cm discrepancy in first pit sector. Points Impact: Alpine (+9 points), Red Bull (-3 points).
What to watch: Watch for the FIA's response to formal notices of appeal from Red Bull and McLaren before the Spanish Grand Prix. The ruling may force a wider audit of timing loop calibrations across the 2026 calendar to prevent similar systemic errors.