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The 60.1 km/h pit lane speeding epidemic didn’t just cause absolute chaos for George Russell—it completely robbed Alpine and Pierre Gasly of a monumental, hard-earned Monte Carlo podium. Despite driving a flawless race, Gasly was hit with the exact same controversial 5-second time penalty, brutally demoting him down to a P7 classification on the final timing sheets.
The immense emotional toll of losing a career-defining Monaco trophy over an apparent system-wide software failure was laid completely bare during his post-race media appearances. During the trackside interview with SkySports, Gasly was visibly crushed as he watched the top three spray champagne without him.
When asked if Alpine plans to launch a formal appeal against the stewards’ decision, Gasly admitted the team is searching for answers, but noted that no legal victory can truly heal the psychological damage of the afternoon.
May 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
“I think obviously they’ll fight it. It’s nine points we’re losing for a podium,” Gasly stated. “I hope they can take a look at it and just make the right decisions. As I said, from our side, I know I didn’t do anything wrong and I’m 200% sure I was ahead of the line. The team set the right speed according to what they said and I hope they can investigate it, but it won’t give me back that moment. I was just watching the podium and I definitely feel like I should have been up there.”
For an Alpine squad fighting tooth and nail for every scrap of performance this season, losing nine championship points over a suspected telemetry error is a massive financial and sporting blow.
While the team investigates the automated speed traps, Gasly is left with the agonizing reality that a legendary Monaco podium celebration was taken completely out of his hands.
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The immense emotional toll of losing a career-defining Monaco trophy over an apparent system-wide software failure was laid completely bare during his post-race media appearances. During the trackside interview with SkySports, Gasly was visibly crushed as he watched the top three spray champagne without him.
“I Know I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong”
When asked if Alpine plans to launch a formal appeal against the stewards’ decision, Gasly admitted the team is searching for answers, but noted that no legal victory can truly heal the psychological damage of the afternoon.
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May 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
“I think obviously they’ll fight it. It’s nine points we’re losing for a podium,” Gasly stated. “I hope they can take a look at it and just make the right decisions. As I said, from our side, I know I didn’t do anything wrong and I’m 200% sure I was ahead of the line. The team set the right speed according to what they said and I hope they can investigate it, but it won’t give me back that moment. I was just watching the podium and I definitely feel like I should have been up there.”
For an Alpine squad fighting tooth and nail for every scrap of performance this season, losing nine championship points over a suspected telemetry error is a massive financial and sporting blow.
While the team investigates the automated speed traps, Gasly is left with the agonizing reality that a legendary Monaco podium celebration was taken completely out of his hands.
Continue reading...
