Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has lost his third‑place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix after the FIA upheld penalties imposed during the race. The decision comes after both McLaren and Red Bull lodged appeals against the original stewards’ rulings, arguing that the penalties were inconsistently applied.
During the June 9 race, Gasly was given a 5‑second time penalty for an unsafe release from the pit lane, which dropped him from the podium to fifth place. McLaren, whose driver Lando Norris finished fourth, and Red Bull, whose Max Verstappen finished second, claimed that the same infraction had been overlooked in earlier incidents involving their drivers. The FIA’s International Court of Appeal reviewed the case and ruled that the original penalty should stand, effectively reinstating the time loss for Gasly.
Both teams welcomed the verdict. Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner said the ruling reinforced the need for consistent stewarding, while McLaren’s Zak Brown highlighted the importance of fairness across the grid. Gasly, who had celebrated his first podium since 2021, expressed disappointment but accepted the decision, noting that “the sport’s regulations are clear and we must respect the outcome.”
For Indian fans, the revised results mean that the official Monaco podium now reads: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1st, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 2nd, Lando Norris (McLaren) – 3rd. The updated standings will be reflected in the championship points tally, with Verstappen extending his lead over teammate Sergio Perez, while Alpine drops valuable points.
For India: The Monaco race was broadcast live on FanCode with commentary in English and Hindi. Re‑airings of the race highlights, including the post‑appeal podium ceremony, will be available on FanCode’s on‑demand library. All timings mentioned in the original broadcast were in Central European Summer Time (CEST); Indian viewers should add 3½ hours to convert to Indian Standard Time (IST). For example, the race start at 14:00 CEST corresponded to 17:30 IST.
Source: BBC Sport
