Pierre Gasly's third-place finish in the Monaco Grand Prix has been reinstated after the stewards overturned two penalties for pit-lane speeding. The decision follows an appeal by Alpine, Gasly's team, after he was initially penalised for speeding in the pit lane during the race last weekend.
The penalties, which included a 10-second stop-and-go and a five-second time penalty, were imposed by the stewards after Gasly drove at a speed of 83.6mph in a designated 45mph zone. However, Alpine disputed the decision, arguing that the rules were unclear and that Gasly had not done anything malicious.
The stewards, who are responsible for enforcing the rules of the sport, ultimately agreed with Alpine's appeal and reinstated Gasly's position in the final standings.
This decision has significant implications for Gasly's championship hopes and may have a bearing on the team's strategic planning for the rest of the season.
Gasly's teammate, Esteban Ocon, finished seventh in the race, while Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the event.
The decision also raises questions about the clarity of the rules and the consistency of their enforcement.