Several F1 drivers penalized for pitlane speeding in Monaco GP
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
During the Monaco Grand Prix, multiple Formula 1 drivers received penalties for speeding in the pitlane. Each infringement was recorded below one kilometre per hour over the limit, with Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto, and Pierre Gasly exceeding it by just 0.1 km/h. Following a review, the FIA has examined its timing lines to address the issues that led to these penalties. Pilots faced significant scrutiny amidst the race's complexities.
- •Penalties affect Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto, and Pierre Gasly.
- •All penalties were for speeds under one km/h over the limit.
- •FIA has announced a review of its pitlane timing lines after the race.
- •The Monaco Grand Prix is known for its challenging circuit.
- •The event featured various incidents contributing to the penalties.
- 5:49 PMAutosport — Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco GP
- 5:47 PMMotorsport.com — Explained: Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco
"The Monaco Grand Prix produced a series of penalties for speeding in the pitlane. The FIA documents released after the race reveal that in every case the infringement was less than one kilometre per hour. For Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, the excess was just 0.1 km/h. After the eventful race in the principality, the FIA reviewed its own timing lines and ...Keep reading
"The Monaco Grand Prix produced a series of penalties for speeding in the pitlane. The FIA documents released after the race reveal that in every case the infringement was less than one kilometre per hour. For Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, the excess was just 0.1 km/h. After the eventful race in the principality, the FIA reviewed its own timing lines and ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 7, 2026, 5:49 PMWhy so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco GP
The Monaco Grand Prix produced a series of penalties for speeding in the pitlane. The FIA documents released after the race reveal that in every case the infringement was less than one kilometre per hour. For Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, the excess was just 0.1 km/h. After the eventful race in the principality, the FIA reviewed its own timing lines and ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 5:47 PMExplained: Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix produced a series of penalties for speeding in the pitlane. The FIA documents released after the race reveal that in every case the infringement was less than one kilometre per hour. For Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, the excess was just 0.1 km/h. After the eventful race in the principality, the FIA reviewed its own timing lines and ...Keep reading
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