Alpine appeals Monaco GP result over controversial Gasly pit penalties

Pierre Gasly and Alpine have launched a formal challenge against the Monaco Grand Prix results after a controversial 10-second penalty stripped the Frenchman of a hard-earned third-place finish.

Gasly crossed the line directly behind Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, but the demotion handed the final podium spot to Isack Hadjar. Alpine is contesting the pit lane sensor data, believing timing discrepancies compromised the accuracy of the readings.

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For Gasly, the penalty was a devastating blow after a flawless defensive drive from seventh on the grid.

Speaking to The Race immediately following the classification drop, the Frenchman did not hide his raw anger regarding the stewards’ decision.

“I don’t think there is anything that could hurt me more right now,” Gasly admitted.

“It’s 10 years I’m f***ing working my ass off for this type of moment and we did everything right.

“Standing on that podium in front of the fans, this is the type of moment that can’t be taken away from us for unfair reasons. What’s going on right now is not right.”

The Alpine driver was adamant that his internal telemetry proved he remained within the required limits.

“I know for a fact that what’s in the car is below the 60km/h,” Gasly explained.

“I know on both occasions I’ve put the pit limiter on way before the line. They can see it on the data, you can look at the speed we are going at. It’s precise enough.”

The battle for justice off the asphalt

While a successful appeal would restore Gasly to P3 in the official standings, he noted with regret that the physical experience of celebrating on the Monaco podium with his team is gone forever.

“Hopefully we can fight because it’s not going to give my moment back in terms of celebrating on the podium,” Gasly concluded.

“A podium is a podium, and in 10 years I’ve managed to get five podiums, which is not enough if you ask me. I deserve this one. Hopefully they can do something.”

If the FIA rules in Alpine’s favor, the 10-second penalty will be rescinded, restoring Gasly to the podium and stripping Hadjar of the third-place trophy.