Pierre Gasly Regains Monaco Grand Prix Podium After Successful Right of Review

Pierre Gasly returned to third place in the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix on June 12, 2026, after Alpine successfully appealed penalties through a “Right of Review.” According to reports from the BBC and Formula 1, the decision voids the previous penalties and reinstates the Alpine driver to the podium.

The decision follows a formal request by the Alpine team to have the original stewards’ ruling overturned. Sky Sports reports that Gasly’s reinstatement comes after the governing body accepted new evidence or arguments presented during the review process.

The original penalties had stripped Gasly of his third-place finish, dropping him further down the classification. The successful appeal ensures he receives the points and recognition associated with a podium finish at the Monte Carlo circuit.

Why was Pierre Gasly reinstated to the podium?

Gasly’s return to third place was granted after Alpine utilized the “Right of Review” mechanism. The Race describes the review as extraordinary, noting that such reversals are uncommon once race results are initially finalized.

Under Formula 1 regulations, a Right of Review is only granted if the appealing party can provide a significant new element that was unavailable to the stewards at the time of the original decision. Alpine provided evidence that convinced the stewards to void the penalties originally applied to Gasly.

The BBC reports that the successful appeal effectively erases the penalty from the race record, moving Gasly back up the order to his on-track finishing position of third.

How do the adjusted Monaco Grand Prix results change?

The final classification for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix has been updated to reflect the voided penalties. According to racingnews365.com, the adjusted results place Gasly in P3, which shifts the positions of the drivers who had inherited the podium spots.

This change impacts the World Drivers’ Championship standings, as Gasly now earns the 15 points awarded for a third-place finish rather than the lower points total he held following the initial penalty.

The shift also affects the World Constructors’ Championship for Alpine. By regaining the podium, Alpine secures additional points that improve their standing relative to mid-field competitors.

What is the significance of a Right of Review?

A Right of Review is a high legal threshold within F1 sporting regulations. It differs from a standard appeal because it requires the discovery of a “significant new element” rather than a simple disagreement with the stewards’ interpretation of the rules.

The fact that the stewards granted this request suggests that Alpine presented data or footage that was not previously considered. This contrasts with many other penalty disputes where teams attempt to argue intent or mitigation, which are typically not grounds for a Right of Review.

This outcome provides Alpine with a rare victory over the stewards’ office, reinforcing the team’s position in the 2026 season.

Formula 1 confirmed the updated results on June 12, 2026, finalizing the podium order for one of the most prestigious races on the calendar.