The FIA attributes the flurry of pitlane speeding penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix to drivers slightly cutting the pitlane entry. Despite multiple drivers being penalized for exceeding the 60 km/h limit, investigations found no irregularities with the FIA's measurement system. Instead, officials believe the issue stems from the line drivers take.
The Monaco pit entry allows a slight shortcut, where drivers can continue straight for a short distance. While the pit limiter activates immediately, the system measures average speed from the moment the first wheel enters the fast lane. This small variance, often less than 1 km/h over the limit, gets averaged across the measured pitlane sectors. Race control warned teams about this specific risk pre-race. Lewis Hamilton, who also received a penalty, corroborated this theory. Alpine has now requested a right of review for Pierre Gasly's penalty, hoping to overturn a decision that cost him potential points. This situation highlights the razor-thin margins and precise rules F1 teams operate under, making every inch critical.
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