Oscar Piastri reacts to penalty reversal affecting Monaco Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Oscar Piastri expressed surprise at the overturning of Pierre Gasly's penalty for speeding in the pit-lane during the Monaco Grand Prix. Gasly was initially demoted to seventh but was reinstated to third following an appeal by his Alpine team, which revealed errors in measuring the pit-lane speed limit. Piastri, who lost a position to Gasly due to serving a penalty, highlighted the confusion surrounding how penalties were applied and the broader implications for the sport. Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren are expected to appeal the decision that has implications for multiple drivers.
- •Piastri described the penalty reversal as 'mind-blown'.
- •Gasly was reinstated to third place after a successful appeal.
- •The measurement error affected multiple drivers penalized for speeding.
- •Piastri lost a position to Gasly by serving his penalty.
- •Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren plan to appeal the ruling.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Piastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
- 7:19 PMBBC Sport — Piastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
"McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he is "pretty mind blown" about the decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's penalty for pit-lane speeding in the Monaco Grand Prix.
"McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he is "pretty mind-blown" about the decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's penalty for pit-lane speeding in the Monaco Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:22 PMPiastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he is "pretty mind blown" about the decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's penalty for pit-lane speeding in the Monaco Grand Prix.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 7:19 PMPiastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he is "pretty mind-blown" about the decision to overturn Pierre Gasly's penalty for pit-lane speeding in the Monaco Grand Prix.
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