Pierre Gasly can finally display his Monaco Grand Prix trophy in his living room. The Alpine driver posted a photo on social media, all smiles, holding the prize for his third-place finish, regained after the incredible turn of events at the end of the Monaco race.
Pierre Gasly…or the coveted trophy
This image puts an end to several weeks of uncertainty surrounding a trophy that has become one of the symbols of the controversy that has shaken the Formula 1However, if Red Bull Although he finally agreed to hand over the award to the Frenchman, the matter is far from being completely over.
A podium reclaimed… then returned
Upon arrival at the Monaco Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly had crossed the finish line in third position. A few hours later, two penalties for speeding in the pit lane caused him to drop down the standings, temporarily handing the podium to Isaac HadjarRefusing this decision, Alpine requested a right of review by presenting new technical evidence. After review, the commissioners acknowledged that the data leading to the sanctions was erroneous and overturned the penalties imposed on the Frenchman. gasly thus officially regained its third place, while the ranking was once again turned upside down.
Why did the trophy remain with Red Bull?
When the rankings were first changed, the third-place trophy was awarded to Red Bull to Isaac HadjarAfter the reintegration of Pierre GaslyMany expected to see the reward return immediately to AlpineUltimately, nothing came of it. The Milton Keynes-based team kept the trophy for several days while they considered the legal implications of the case. This decision sparked numerous reactions in the paddock, with some seeing it as a simple logistical delay, others as a direct consequence of the ongoing legal dispute.
Red Bull, however, is continuing its appeal.
The fact that Pierre Gasly Having now recovered his trophy does not mean that Red Bull accepts the verdict of the FIA. The Austrian team has indeed decided to appeal to the International Court of Appeal of the FIA in order to challenge the decision reinstating the pilot Alpine on the Monegasque podium. McLaren also joined this procedure, while Mercedes Benz has finally chosen to withdraw its own challenge. In other words, Red Bull showed fair play by physically handing the trophy to the Frenchman, but continues at the same time to defend its position on the regulatory level.
A photo that leaves a lasting impression.
By sharing this photo on social media, Pierre Gasly It displays much more than just a trophy. This image symbolizes the provisional outcome of a saga that has animated the paddock for several weeks and reminded everyone how a decision by the stewards can drastically alter the finishing order, even several days after the checkered flag.
It now remains to be seen what the outcome of the proceedings before the International Court of Appeal will be. If Red Bull If he were to win his case, the Monaco Grand Prix standings could still change. In the meantime, the trophy sits proudly at Pierre Gasly, proof that, for the moment, the FIA still considers the Frenchman as the third man in this race which has become one of the most controversial of the 2026 season.
