The Monaco Grand Prix did not end with the checkered flag. Shortly after a race marked by accidents, a red flag, and multiple investigations, the classification continued to change in the FIA offices.
One of the key figures in the changes was Sergio "Checo" Pérez, who had managed to finish tenth and score Cadillac's first point in the Formula 1. However, the Mexican was investigated for a irregularity on the grid during the last restart of the race after the red flag.
After analyzing the case, the stewards imposed a 10-second penalty, which ultimately dropped him to 15th and last place among the classified drivers, leaving the American team without points. The main beneficiary of this sanction was Fernando Alonso, who moved up to 10th place, thus scoring his first point and Aston Martin's first point of the season. The other drivers who advanced one position were Gabriel Bortoleto (from 12th to 11th), George Russell (from 13th to 12th), Nico Hülkenberg (from 14th to 13th), and Franco Colapinto (from 15th to 14th).
The non-sanction of Hadjar
In addition to the resolution regarding Checo Pérez's case, the FIA also gave its verdict on a driver from the upper part of the final Monaco standings. Isack Hadjar, who had inherited third place after the penalties imposed on Pierre Gasly, was under investigation once the race was over. The Red Bull driver was summoned along with a representative of the team for an alleged infraction during the race interruption.
According to the technical delegate's report, the mechanics allegedly worked on the car under prohibited conditions while the race was suspended. However, after hearing the team's explanations, the stewards decided not to impose any sanction.
The official document indicated that Red Bull attempted to replace the spark plugs or coils, but ultimately made no modifications and the car returned to the track in the same condition it had entered the garage. Thus, Hadjar retained the result and celebrated the first podium of his career in the top category.
Alpine's request for Gasly
In addition to Cadillac, another team affected by the penalties was Alpine. In the race in the Principality, Gasly crossed the finish line third after starting ninth; however, two five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane dropped him back to 7th place.
After the race, the French team is not resigned to losing positions and announced a regulatory offensive to reverse the situation. "Following the result of today's Monaco Grand Prix, the BWT Alpine Formula 1 team confirms that it has requested the FIA the right to review the penalties imposed for speeding in the pit lane", it stated in a brief statement.
For his part, Gasly also expressed his frustration with the stewards' decision. "We all work very hard to achieve these moments, and then, when they take them away from you for some things we have to review… The team set the correct speed limiter, and I engaged it well before the line on both occasions", he stated.
"I crossed the finish line in third position in Monaco in front of all the fans and all the people who were here, and in the end, we get penalized and finish far behind. I don't know what to say", he added.
Driver Standings after Monaco
1st - Andra Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 156 points
2nd - Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 90 points
3rd - George Russell (Mercedes) - 88 points
4th - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 75 points
5th - Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 60 points
6th - Lando Norris (McLaren) - 58 points
7th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 43 points
8th - Isaac Hadjar (Red Bull) - 29 points
9th - PIERRE GASLY (Alpine) - 26 points
10th - Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 26 points
11th - Oliver Bearman (Haas) - 18 points
12th - FRANCO COLAPINTO (Alpine) - 15 points
