The governing body announced that Alpine’s “Right of Review” hearing will take place virtually on Thursday, as the French team attempts to overturn the penalties that cost Gasly a podium finish in Monte Carlo.
Gasly had crossed the line in an impressive third position during the dramatic Monaco Grand Prix, but the result was later overturned after the stewards handed the French driver two separate five-second penalties for pit-lane speeding infringements.
The sanctions dropped the Alpine star from third to seventh in the final classification, sparking immediate frustration from both the team and the driver.
According to FIA documents, Alpine is specifically challenging the penalties issued to Gasly and not those handed to other drivers during the race weekend.
The FIA confirmed that the hearing will first determine whether Alpine can provide what the regulations describe as a “significant and relevant new element” that was unavailable during the original stewards’ decision. If the stewards accept the new evidence, a second phase of the hearing could then decide whether the penalties should be revised or removed entirely.
Gasly was visibly emotional after the Monaco race, insisting he believed he had respected the pit-lane speed limit.
The Alpine driver described the outcome as “heartbreaking”, especially after what appeared to be one of the team’s strongest performances of the 2026 Formula One season.
Reports following the race suggested several drivers may have unintentionally triggered the pit-lane speeding system because of the racing line used while entering the pits. Some drivers were reportedly marginally above the limit by as little as 0.1 km/h.
Despite the controversy, overturning FIA race penalties through a Right of Review remains extremely difficult under Formula One regulations. Teams must present fresh evidence that was genuinely unavailable at the time the original ruling was made.
The case has now become one of the biggest talking points ahead of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix weekend, with fans and analysts closely watching whether Alpine can successfully reclaim Gasly’s lost Monaco podium.
The Monaco Grand Prix itself was won by Mercedes rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis Hamilton finished second and Isack Hadjar inherited third place after Gasly’s penalties were applied.
Formula One supporters are now eagerly waiting for Thursday’s FIA hearing, which could potentially reshape the final Monaco Grand Prix standings once again.