The drama from the Monaco Grand Prix still isn't over, as the result could change yet again days after the race. An official date and time have been set for the Alpine review following a chaotic weekend in the principality.
Gasly's Penalty Controversy
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly was furious with the stewards after receiving multiple five-second penalties for breaching the pitlane speeding limit. The limit was reduced in Monaco due to the narrow entry lanes, and Gasly was one of several drivers penalized. Initially finishing third, he dropped to seventh in the final classification.
Isack Hadjar took third place and celebrated his first Monaco podium alongside Lewis Hamilton and winner Kimi Antonelli on Sunday. However, that could be taken away from him later this week, as the FIA has announced a review will be held at midday on Thursday. A decision on reinstating Gasly's P3 finish will then be made at a second hearing.
Gasly's Reaction
Gasly believes the speeding punishment was incorrect. Speaking after the race, he said: "I don't think there is anything that could hurt me more right now. It's 10 years I’m working my ass off for this type of moment. We did everything right today for standing on that podium in front of all the fans that turned up. This is the type of moment that for me can't be taken away from us by unfair reasons. What's going on right now is not right and hopefully they can make the right choice."
George Russell, who endured a similarly miserable race, and Hamilton were among the other drivers who suffered penalties in Monaco. It’s unclear whether human error or a different mistake was to blame for the sheer volume of speeding penalties for drivers entering the pit lane.
Elaborating on his misfortune, Gasly added: "I know for a fact that what's in the car is below the 60kph and I know on both occasions I've put it way before the line. That's probably the most simple setting you can put in a Formula One car. When you have three or four teams that get caught for speeding...hopefully it rings a bell to the guys that they need to check exactly what's going on because it's just not right."
Looking Ahead
Attention now turns to the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend. After his fifth consecutive win on the streets of Monaco, Antonelli is eyeing a sixth victory on the spin.
