Guenther Steiner criticizes FIA for reinstating Pierre Gasly's podium finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Guenther Steiner has condemned the FIA’s decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium from the Monaco Grand Prix, labeling it a "debacle". The ruling came after Alpine appealed a pitlane speeding penalty that initially relegated Gasly from third to seventh. The FIA acknowledged new evidence presented by Alpine that was unavailable during the race, which led to Gasly’s reinstatement. Steiner expressed concerns that this decision undermines regulatory consistency in Formula 1, as other drivers who served their penalties during the race cannot have their positions adjusted retroactively. He warned this situation creates complications for the integrity of the sport's penalties.
- •Guenther Steiner calls FIA's ruling a debacle
- •FIA reinstated Gasly's podium after Alpine appeal
- •Gasly dropped to seventh before the appeal
- •Steiner warns about consistency in penalties
- •Multiple drivers served similar penalties during the race
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Pierre Gasly Monaco GP podium decision draws fierce Guenther Steiner criticism
- 9:11 AMMotorsport.com — Pierre Gasly Monaco GP podium decision draws fierce Guenther Steiner criticism
"Guenther Steiner has labelled the FIA's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium a "debacle", warning that the ruling has opened a massive can of worms for Formula 1's regulatory consistency. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, the former Haas team principal gave a characteristically blunt assessment of the post-race decision following an Alpine appeal that overturned ...Keep reading
"Guenther Steiner has criticised the FIA’s decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 9:11 AMPierre Gasly Monaco GP podium decision draws fierce Guenther Steiner criticism
Guenther Steiner has criticised the FIA’s decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 9:11 AMPierre Gasly Monaco GP podium decision draws fierce Guenther Steiner criticism
Guenther Steiner has labelled the FIA's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium a "debacle", warning that the ruling has opened a massive can of worms for Formula 1's regulatory consistency. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, the former Haas team principal gave a characteristically blunt assessment of the post-race decision following an Alpine appeal that overturned ...Keep reading
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