Gasly's appeal opens a 'Pandora's box' as competitors look for reviews.

      Alpine's successful appeal regarding Monaco is poised to start a series of new challenges from competing teams. The issue arose when Pierre Gasly had two penalties for speeding in the pitlane overturned after Formula One Management acknowledged that the distance used for timing was incorrectly measured, resulting in cars appearing to be faster than their actual speeds. Since Gasly did not serve the penalties during the race, the sanctions can be annulled retroactively, reinstating his podium finish and pushing Isack Hadjar off the podium.

      Now, teams whose drivers did serve penalties during the race are considering their options. "We need to see what McLaren and Red Bull Racing decide," said Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer to Sky Deutschland. "The reality is everyone is trying to understand how to manage the sport better. We aim to ensure consistency. Others have served their penalties, which has created some unrest. Everyone wants to avoid opening Pandora’s box."

      Bayer acknowledged that this matter has significant consequences in a tightly contested championship. "The effect on us is substantial," he asserted. "Every position in the World Championship carries immense weight. The competition is extremely fierce, which is why these issues become very contentious."

      Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has already taken steps. "We have reached out to the FIA to request a Right of Review," he disclosed. "To be honest, I’m uncertain about the realism of that request, as it could open a Pandora’s box."

      Championship contender George Russell was one of the drivers impacted by the penalties in Monaco. "I doubt this position will hold," Wolff conceded, "but we need to advocate for George."

      Red Bull is also believed to be considering its next steps, especially with Hadjar already dropped from the podium. Team principal Laurent Mekies stated, "We see this mainly as a matter of principle for the integrity of the sport. We seek more clarity on how to handle irrevocable penalties and how to ensure the correct outcomes at the end of races."

      Regarding the timing issues, he noted, "No measurement system is flawless. We've been using this methodology for many years, and it was the same the day before, on Friday, and in previous seasons. We all adapted to it, and 17 or 18 cars managed to comply with the legal limits."

      Reports indicate that the Monaco trophy originally given to Hadjar has yet to be delivered to Alpine. McLaren's Oscar Piastri expressed his disbelief that the FIA upheld Alpine’s appeal "knowing that probably five or six other" drivers would be impacted.

      Formula 1 has openly acknowledged a "measurement discrepancy." "Like everyone in the sport, we strive for optimal results, and as always, any necessary improvements or adjustments identified due to this situation will be implemented," the organization stated.