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Gasly’s Monaco penalties restored by ICA, podium reshuffle confirmed
sports11 hours ago

Gasly’s Monaco penalties restored by ICA, podium reshuffle confirmed

The International Court of Appeal reinstated Pierre Gasly’s two five-second Monaco pitlane penalties, moving him from P3 to P7 and giving Isack Hadjar the podium; the decision held that retroactively changing the common calibration distance after teams had prepared was unfair, upholding the original timing measurement and requiring Alpine and FIA to cover the other teams’ legal costs. Gasly also loses nine points as a result of the reinstated penalties.

Gasly stripped of Monaco podium as Court of Appeal upholds penalties
formula-119 hours ago

Gasly stripped of Monaco podium as Court of Appeal upholds penalties

Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium was revoked after the FIA International Court of Appeal upheld his pit-lane speeding penalties, dropping him from third to seventh while Isack Hadjar inherited third and Oscar Piastri dropped to fifth; Alpine expressed disappointment, and the FIA said it will review the timing system and related procedures.

Alpine extends Colapinto contract for 2027, keeping Gasly pairing
sports8 days ago

Alpine extends Colapinto contract for 2027, keeping Gasly pairing

Alpine has re-signed Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season, keeping the 23-year-old alongside Pierre Gasly after a career-best sixth at the Canadian Grand Prix; boss Flavio Briatore praised his development and Colapinto said he’s happy and settled as Alpine, which has climbed in the standings after focusing on a new chassis and switching to Mercedes engines.

Mercedes weighs options for Russell after Monaco penalty reversal
formula-12 months ago

Mercedes weighs options for Russell after Monaco penalty reversal

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says the team is exploring remedies for George Russell after FIA stewards reversed Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalty and reinstated Gasly, though Russell’s drive-through penalty remains and an actual appeal is unlikely. The Monaco decision, tied to a pit-lane timing error, has the team reassessing timing/regulatory options while learning from the incident to prevent repeats in the future.

Gasly overtakes Verstappen in Japan GP, Verstappen waves in return
sports5 months ago

Gasly overtakes Verstappen in Japan GP, Verstappen waves in return

Max Verstappen endured a tough Japanese Grand Prix, spending much of the race in battles with Alpine's Pierre Gasly, who overtook him on the start/finish straight after Verstappen ran out of battery under the sport's tighter energy-regulation rules; Verstappen then waved to Gasly as he passed, with Gasly finishing seventh as Alpine kicked off the year strongly, while Verstappen remained unhappy with the regulations.

Alpine's 2025 Challenges and 2026 Aspirations in F1
sports8 months ago

Alpine's 2025 Challenges and 2026 Aspirations in F1

Alpine's 2025 F1 season was challenging, with their best result being Pierre Gasly's 6th place at Silverstone. The team faced several setbacks, including driver changes and internal upheaval, but focused on future success with new regulations in 2026, maintaining their driver lineup and switching to Mercedes power units. Gasly's performances and team unity were highlights, despite a tough year overall.

Ocon to Exit Alpine F1 Team After 2024 Season
sports2 years ago

Ocon to Exit Alpine F1 Team After 2024 Season

Alpine F1 has announced that it will part ways with driver Esteban Ocon at the end of the 2024 season, a move that was widely expected. The decision is not a direct consequence of Ocon's clash with teammate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix, but it did solidify the team's stance. Alpine is now exploring options for Ocon's replacement, while Ocon himself is in talks with other teams like Haas and Williams. The split underscores the unsustainable nature of the Ocon-Gasly pairing, which has been fraught with tension since their karting days.

Ocon to Exit Alpine F1 After 2024 Season
sports2 years ago

Ocon to Exit Alpine F1 After 2024 Season

Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine F1 after the 2024 season, following a controversial collision with teammate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix. While the decision isn't solely based on the incident, it influenced the outcome. Ocon, who has been with the team since 2020, will focus on finishing the season strong. Alpine is considering several candidates to replace him, including Jack Doohan, Mick Schumacher, and Guanyu Zhou. Ocon's future options include potential moves to Haas or Sauber/Audi.

Alpine Warns Ocon of Further Consequences After Grid Penalty
sports2 years ago

Alpine Warns Ocon of Further Consequences After Grid Penalty

Alpine F1 boss Bruno Famin has criticized Esteban Ocon for his role in a collision with teammate Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix, resulting in a grid penalty for Ocon. The incident, which occurred on the opening lap, caused significant damage to both cars and led to Ocon's retirement from the race. Famin indicated that there would be further consequences for Ocon's "overly ambitious" move. Ocon later apologized for the incident on social media.

Ocon Faces Penalty and Uncertain Future After Gasly Crash
sports2 years ago

Ocon Faces Penalty and Uncertain Future After Gasly Crash

Esteban Ocon received a five-place grid penalty and two penalty points for causing a first-lap collision with teammate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix. The incident, deemed "overly ambitious" by stewards, resulted in significant damage to Ocon's car, forcing his retirement from the race. Ocon apologized for the crash, acknowledging his fault and the chaotic nature of the first lap. The penalty will be applied at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.