Williams boss supports challenge to Gasly's reinstated Monaco podium
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026
James Vowles, Williams team principal, expressed surprise over the FIA's reinstatement of Pierre Gasly’s podium finish at Monaco. Gasly initially finished third but received two five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane, dropping him to seventh. After new evidence emerged regarding a measurement error, Alpine successfully argued for a review, leading to the restoration of his podium. Vowles indicated support for McLaren and Red Bull's appeals against the reinstatement, highlighting issues regarding fairness for other drivers impacted by penalties. Both teams have signaled their intention to formally challenge the decision within the required time frame.
- •Vowles supports McLaren and Red Bull's challenge to Gasly's reinstatement.
- •Gasly was penalized for pit lane speeding, dropping from third to seventh.
- •New evidence led to Alpine's successful appeal for reinstatement.
- •Vowles highlighted fairness issues concerning other penalized drivers.
- •Both McLaren and Red Bull have filed official notices to appeal.
- 1:04 PMMotorsport.com — James Vowles supports McLaren and Red Bull over Pierre Gasly Monaco GP appeal
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Williams Boss Backs McLaren and Red Bull’s Challenge to Gasly’s Monaco Podium Reinstatement
"Williams team principal James Vowles has thrown his support behind McLaren and Red Bull as they weigh up a formal appeal against the reinstatement of Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Several drivers were penalised during the race in Monte Carlo for speeding in the pitlane. While the majority of those drivers served the penalties during the race, Gasly did not and had them ...Keep reading
"James Vowles has waded into the Monaco pit lane controversy with a clear position: he’s surprised the FIA reinstated Pierre Gasly‘s podium, and he’d back McLaren and Red Bull in their push to undo it. The Williams team principal was…
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 1:04 PMJames Vowles supports McLaren and Red Bull over Pierre Gasly Monaco GP appeal
Williams team principal James Vowles has thrown his support behind McLaren and Red Bull as they weigh up a formal appeal against the reinstatement of Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Several drivers were penalised during the race in Monte Carlo for speeding in the pitlane. While the majority of those drivers served the penalties during the race, Gasly did not and had them ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:14 PMWilliams Boss Backs McLaren and Red Bull’s Challenge to Gasly’s Monaco Podium Reinstatement
James Vowles has waded into the Monaco pit lane controversy with a clear position: he’s surprised the FIA reinstated Pierre Gasly‘s podium, and he’d back McLaren and Red Bull in their push to undo it. The Williams team principal was…
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