Speeding Controversy Revives Gasly’s Monaco Podium Hopes

Pierre Gasly's penalties for pit lane speeding at the Monaco Grand Prix are under review after F1 admitted a measurement error. Alpine's petition claims inaccurate timing data affected results. A second hearing could restore Gasly's podium finish, impacting other drivers penalized similarly.

Pierre Gasly's aspirations for securing a podium spot at the Monaco Grand Prix are receiving renewed scrutiny. The penalties initially levied against him for exceeding pit lane speed limits are now under review, following Formula One's admission of errors in their measurement systems.

In a statement at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, stewards announced that Alpine, the team Gasly races for, successfully submitted a review petition. This move was supported by revelations that inaccurate timing data had skewed the results, with evidence showing Gasly had activated his car's speed limiter appropriately.

This inquiry could result in the reinstatement of Gasly's third-place finish, potentially unsettling results for other competitors penalized under the same circumstances. The outcome of the virtual hearing remains pending, with further decisions anticipated.