Pierre Gasly has officially been reinstated to third place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, securing his sixth Formula 1 podium finish. Almost five days after the race, FIA stewards overturned two pitlane speeding penalties following Alpine's successful right of review, restoring the Frenchman's on-track result and removing Isack Hadjar from the podium.

Gasly described Sunday as the hardest day of his career, feeling low after the initial penalties despite proud of his performance. He praised Alpine's fight for the result and the FIA's transparency in acknowledging their responsibilities. While celebrating the justice, Gasly acknowledged he cannot replace the missed podium ceremony with Prince Albert, calling these moments what truly make a career special.

The reinstated podium delivers 12 points to Alpine, strengthening their constructors' championship position to fifth. Gasly noted the team worked hard to turn around their 2025 struggles, and scoring points in every round shows their improved competitiveness. However, Red Bull and McLaren have signaled their intention to appeal the decision within 96 hours, with Mercedes also reviewing options.

This ruling represents a significant step forward for sporting transparency, though the celebration feels unusual on a Friday morning in Barcelona rather than Monaco's podium ceremony.