More than a week after the Monaco Grand Prix, the battle between Alpine and Red Bull is far from over. Despite Pierre Gasly's official reinstatement to third place, the trophy initially won by Isack Hadjar has still not been returned to the French team.
For Red Bull, this is a decision that is not going down well…
Following the successful appeal ofAlpineThe commissioners overturned the penalties imposed on gasly for speeding in the pit lane. This decision allowed the Frenchman to reclaim his Monaco podium finish, relegating Hadjar in fourth place. But while the rankings were changed, the famous Monte Carlo trophy remained in the hands of Red Bull.
Red Bull is keeping the suspense going.
The Austrian team has not yet ruled out further action. As McLarenShe filed a notice of appeal in order to examine the stewards' decision in detail before deciding on the next steps. The heart of the debate concerns the measuring instruments used in the pit lane. According to the investigation's findings, some data may have been skewed by a calibration issue, leading to an overestimation of the car's actual speed. gasly.
Mekies demands answers
The director of Red Bull, Laurent Mekies, insists that the issue goes beyond the sole case of Monaco.
"We want to ensure that the final results are fair for both competitors and fans."
The Frenchman also points out that all teams have been operating with the same measurement systems for years and adapt their procedures accordingly.
"No system is perfect, but we have been using this method for a very long time and the teams have learned to work within its limitations."
The podium is still up in the air.
While awaiting a possible new procedure, a rather unusual situation persists: Pierre Gasly is officially third in the Monaco Grand Prix… but his trophy is still at Red Bull.
An episode that adds a new chapter to one of the most controversial cases of this 2026 season.
