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Oscar Piastri reacts to penalty reversal affecting Monaco Grand Prix

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Oscar Piastri reacts to penalty reversal affecting Monaco Grand Prix
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 8:00 AMAutosport — Piastri "perplexed" by Gasly’s Monaco reinstatement: "I could not believe my eyes"
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Oscar Piastri "could not believe" Pierre Gasly’s Monaco reinstatement
  • 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Piastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
  • 7:19 PMBBC Sport — Piastri 'pretty mind-blown' by overturned penalty
  • 5:34 PMThe-race.com — Why Piastri sees disastrous F1 precedent in Gasly penalty U-turn - The Race
What they're saying
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Oscar Piastri says he is "mind-blown" by the unprecedented decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium while he and other drivers were also incorrectly penalised for pitlane speeding. On Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end of last Sunday's race for two separate speeding ...Keep reading

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Oscar Piastri is “mind-blown” by the decision to cancel Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties, something that dropped the McLaren driver from fourth to fifth place, five days after the race

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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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