Gasly loses Monaco GP podium after FIA appeal court ruling
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Pierre Gasly has been stripped of his third-place finish at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix after the FIA's International Court of Appeal reinstated two five-second penalties against the Alpine driver.
Nearly three months after the chequered flag fell on the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, the official result has been rewritten. The FIA's International Court of Appeal has reinstated two five-second penalties against Pierre Gasly, costing the Alpine driver his podium finish and reshuffling the final standings for one of the season's most closely watched races.
The penalties, which were initially applied at the race itself before being reversed on the day, have now been restored following a formal appeal process. The net effect drops Gasly from third place, handing a podium position to whichever driver stood immediately behind him on the road through the streets of the Principality.
For Monaco residents and regular visitors to the Grand Prix, the outcome is a reminder that the race weekend's drama rarely ends when the barriers come down. The FIA's court process can run for months, and rulings of this kind, while uncommon, carry full weight on the official championship record. Alpine are yet to confirm whether they will pursue any further legal avenue.