Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalties were rescinded on Friday, giving the Frenchman back his third-place finish, as announced by the FIA stewards.
## What happened?
The Alpine driver, along with four others, was handed time penalties for speeding in the Monaco pit lane during the race in early June, due to a discrepancy between the stated length of the pit lane and the real measurement.
The discrepancy was found to be 77cm, which affected the calculation of pit lane speed, leading to the rescinding of Gasly's penalties.
## Why it matters for Pierre Gasly
The decision to rescind Gasly's penalties has raised questions about sporting fairness, as some drivers, such as Oscar Piastri, served their penalties in-race and were re-classified to fifth after the Gasly decision.
McLaren and Red Bull have decided to appeal the decision, citing concerns about regulatory consistency and the integrity of competition.
## What comes next?
McLaren has formally lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal, stating that the removal of penalties creates a situation in which some competitors are disadvantaged by having acted in accordance with the rules and the stewards' decisions.
The appeal process will continue, with the FIA International Court of Appeal set to review the decision, as McLaren believes that the case raises important questions concerning sporting fairness and regulatory consistency.
The Frenchman's third-place finish is now under scrutiny, with the outcome of the appeal set to affect the championship points standings.
And the decision to appeal has sparked debate about the application of regulations in Formula 1, with teams and drivers weighing in on the issue.
But the FIA stewards have acknowledged that the decision to rescind Gasly's penalties would raise questions, and the appeal process will provide clarity on the matter.
So the focus now shifts to the FIA International Court of Appeal, which will review the decision and provide a final ruling on the matter, as the Formula 1 community awaits the outcome of the appeal.
The Monaco Grand Prix took place on June 2, 2026, and the appeal process is ongoing, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.