Pierre Gasly suffered heartbreak at the Monaco Grand Prix on 28 May, losing a podium finish due to two separate time penalties.
What happened?
The Alpine driver initially crossed the line third but was penalized for speeding in the pit lane, dropping him to seventh.
Gasly's team radio revealed his frustration, saying 'P3, ****ing P3, honestly'.
His race engineer Josh Peckett warned him about the pit-lane speeding, telling Gasly to 'undershoot speed, undershoot speed properly please'.
Why it matters for Pierre Gasly
The Frenchman was 'heartbroken' about the situation, feeling that the penalties were unfair.
He explained that standing on the podium in front of the fans was a moment he had worked towards for 10 years.
Gasly took to social media to express his disappointment, saying 'I don't think there's anything that would hurt me more right now'.
What comes next?
Alpine confirmed that it had lodged a Right of Review petition to the FIA, disputing the penalties.
The team believes that the penalties were applied incorrectly, affecting Gasly's result.
Gasly finished seventh at the Monaco Grand Prix on 28 May, a disappointing result after initially crossing the line third.
The incident occurred after Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc hit the barriers due to loose asphalt on the track surface.
The Safety Car conditions led to drivers going through the pit lane, where Gasly was penalized for speeding.
The penalty added five seconds to his race time, further dropping him down the rankings.
Gasly's reaction to the incident highlights his frustration and disappointment at losing a podium finish.
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious races in the Formula 1 calendar, making the loss even more significant for Gasly.
The incident has sparked debate about the application of penalties in Formula 1, with Alpine disputing the decision.
The outcome of the Right of Review petition is yet to be determined, leaving Gasly and Alpine waiting for a resolution.