Oscar Piastri comments on Monaco GP pitlane speeding penalties
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Oscar Piastri addressed the pitlane speeding penalties issued during the Monaco Grand Prix, noting that five drivers received sanctions due to an issue with the official timing system provided by Formula One Management. Piastri expressed concern that such errors should not occur in Formula 1. Alpine's Right of Review hearing highlighted the unusually high number of penalties that impacted drivers including Pierre Gasly, who received two separate five-second penalties during the race. The hearing's findings may lead to further discussions on the timing issues and their implications for race regulations.
- •Piastri comments on pitlane speeding penalties at Monaco GP.
- •Five drivers received penalties due to a timing system issue.
- •Pierre Gasly was penalized twice during the race.
- •Alpine's Right of Review hearing is focused on these penalties.
- •Concerns raised about the reliability of timing in Formula 1.
- 9:58 AMMotorsport.com — Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”
"The first stage of Alpine's Right of Review hearing on Thursday revealed that the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix was in fact caused by an issue with the official timing system provided by Formula One Management. Five drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding during the race, with Pierre Gasly receiving two separate five-second penalties that ...Keep reading
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