McLaren and Red Bull signal appeal over Gasly’s restored Monaco podium

McLaren and Red Bull challenge FIA ruling

McLaren and Red Bull have lodged an intention to appeal the FIA decision that reinstated Pierre Gasly to the Monaco Grand Prix podium, RacingNews365 understands, adding another layer to an already complex post-race sporting case.

The case has centred on pit-lane speed measurement, after evidence supplied by Formula One Management showed a discrepancy in the first timing loop used to calculate speed through the pit lane. For more background on the initial ruling, read our report on how Alpine won its review as Gasly regained his Monaco podium.

Timing-loop discrepancy proves decisive

The implication was significant: a driver attacking the pit entry at the maximum permitted 60kph could be recorded as exceeding the limit, even if they had not actually done so. The stewards had already noted a possible issue because five of the six speeding offences were measured at just 0.1kph over the limit, although they were not aware at the time of the 77cm discrepancy.

With that evidence accepted, Gasly’s penalties were cancelled. He was reinstated to third, while Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar was demoted to fourth, losing what would have been his first podium for the team. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri dropped to fifth.

Piastri factor adds competitive weight

The Piastri element makes McLaren’s position particularly relevant. He was among the drivers recorded at 60.1kph in the pit lane, served the standard five-second hold during a pit stop, and ultimately finished within five seconds of Gasly.

However, RacingNews365 understands McLaren and Red Bull are appealing the FIA’s decision to reinstate Gasly, rather than Piastri’s original Monaco penalty itself.

Teams had 96 hours to lodge appeals, a window that expired on Thursday. By signalling their intention to appeal this new decision, McLaren and Red Bull now have a further 96 hours to decide whether to proceed with a formal appeal.