FIA Monaco mistake ignites renewed criticism from competitors.

      The controversy surrounding Formula 1's Monaco pitlane speeding has intensified, with several competing teams expressing their outrage after Pierre Gasly's lost podium was officially reinstated. On Friday, the FIA acknowledged that Alpine driver Gasly should not have received two five-second penalties during the Monaco GP. Following a successful hearing in Barcelona, Gasly was restored to P3, causing Isack Hadjar, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, and Arvid Lindblad to drop one position each.

      According to Auto Motor und Sport, all six speeding violations recorded during the race occurred in the same inaccurate timing sector. "Instead of the correct, shortest possible distance of 26.15 meters, an outdated measurement of 26.92 meters was utilized." This error arose from the updated pit entry layout for Monaco in 2026. The report further stated, "All six speeding offenses during the race originated from that flawed measurement zone."

      The FIA's admission has sparked considerable frustration across the paddock. Speed Week reports that Red Bull Racing, McLaren, and Racing Bulls have submitted letters of intent as they consider pursuing a formal challenge. Representatives from all eleven teams were present at the hearing. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri expressed his dissatisfaction, stating, "I can’t envision the FIA changing the outcome now, given the numerous decisions made during the race. But such errors shouldn't occur in Formula 1."

      Mercedes is also seeking clarification after George Russell's race was significantly impacted. "This isn't something that just emerged on Sunday, where suddenly 10 cars were in violation of pitlane speeding. This was flagged beforehand," remarked Wolff. He believes the implications for Russell were substantial. "For us as a team, and particularly for George, the repercussions were huge. Without the penalty being served incorrectly, the race outcome would have been entirely different."

      "We calculated a P3 or better finish." However, Wolff conceded that a change in the result for Russell now seems improbable. "Do we realistically think we have a chance to change the result? I don’t believe so," he said. "But we certainly have to pursue it if there's even the slightest possibility."

      Alpine CEO Steve Nielsen expressed sympathy for the drivers who incurred penalties during the race and therefore had no option for review. "I suppose we’ll never know if they were truly speeding in the pitlane. I would be frustrated if I were in their position."