ALPINE REQUESTS FIA ‘RIGHT OF REVIEW’ OVER PENALTIES WHICH COST MONACO GP PODIUM

Alpine has formally requested an FIA 'Right of Review' regarding the pitlane speeding penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a podium at the Monaco Grand Prix. Gasly finished P3 on the road but dropped to P7 after accumulating 10 seconds of penalties for two separate infringements. The French driver, who felt "robbed," insists his pitlane limiter was correctly engaged, with both infractions reportedly less than 1 km/h over the 60 km/h limit. Several other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, also received similar penalties.

Concerns are rising over the FIA's average speed calculation system, especially given a new pit exit configuration near the Cadillac area that some drivers may have inadvertently cut. This could skew average speeds without drivers exceeding instantaneous limits. While Alpine seeks to present new evidence, securing a 'Right of Review' is notoriously difficult, requiring "significant and relevant new elements" previously unavailable to the stewards. The FIA discussed the pitlane layout with teams beforehand, making Alpine's uphill battle even steeper. This appeal puts the spotlight on F1's tech enforcement and could spark discussions on pitlane procedures going forward.