Isack Hadjar has been stripped of his first Red Bull podium days after the conclusion of the Monaco Grand Prix following Alpine's successful appeal. The stewards have rescinded two five-second penalties given to Pierre Gasly during the race, which restores him to third place, dropping his fellow Frenchman Hadjar down to fourth in the final classification.
Alpine's Successful Right of Review
Alpine have been successful with their Right of Review appeal against the result. An Alpine team statement read: "We welcome the decision made by the FIA to deem our Right of Review as admissible following the final classification of last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. As a result, the Stewards have rescinded the two five-second penalties imposed on Car #10, which reinstates the team's third place finish."
The team added: "We would like to thank the FIA and Formula One Management for its transparency and co-operation throughout the Right of Review process and for reaching this decision. The team's focus is now very much on this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and striving for the best possible result with both of its cars."
Impact on the Championship
This decision reshuffles the top positions of the Monaco Grand Prix, with Gasly now officially taking the final podium spot. Hadjar, who had celebrated his first podium in Formula One, sees that result overturned. The change also affects the constructors' standings, with Alpine gaining crucial points.
The FIA's decision highlights the importance of the Right of Review process in ensuring fair outcomes. Both teams have expressed their commitment to moving forward, with Alpine now focusing on the upcoming race in Barcelona.
