Isack Hadjar of Red Bull Racing ahead of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary on July 26, 2026. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Isack Hadjar has regained his first Formula 1 podium finish following a decision in the FIA Court of Appeals regarding this season’s Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA Court of Appeals granted appeals filed by McLaren and Red Bull regarding the Monaco Grand Prix, following a successful appeal by Alpine regarding Pierre Gasly. Gasly, who finished third on the road, originally received a pair of five-second time penalties for speeding in pit lane. Those penalties dropped him to seventh in the classification, and promoted Hadjar to third. However, Alpine requested a right of review of those penalties, and they were rescinded following a hearing, as the FIA found flaws in the methodology and operation of the timing system at the Monaco Grand Prix. The removal of Gasly’s penalties promoted him to third, dropping Hadjar to fourth and Oscar Piastri to fifth. Red Bull and McLaren filed appeals of their own following that ruling, given the demotion handed down to their drivers. A hearing was held on August 25 in Paris, and the FIA Court of Appeals released the decision on Friday. In a statement released with the full decision, the Court declared: “The FIA notes the decision today from the International Court of Appeal (ICA) in relation to the hearing of Tuesday, August 25 (case ICA-2026-06-07-08-09),” it said in a statement.” “The ICA decision upholds the appeals of McLaren F1 Team and Red Bull Racing against the decisions of the stewards contained in document 99 of the Monaco Grand Prix, effectively overturning those decisions. “The FIA is reviewing the methodology and operation of the current Formula 1 timing system and the related regulatory matters. It will also be reviewing other judicial procedures and operations including the right of review and the appeal processes. “The FIA is fully supportive of the Stewarding process and the independence and objectivity of the diverse panels of Stewards who are an integral part of global motorsport. “Stewards’ decisions are taken in a different environment to that of the Court, whereas the Court has access to extensive and additional legal counsel input, arguments and evidence. “The FIA Stewards constantly review their processes and take part in extensive professional development. Every decision of the ICA is carefully examined by FIA Stewards ensuring a process of continuous improvement.” You can read the full decision from the FIA Court of Appeals here. In a statement from Alpine, the team expressed “disappointment and frustration” with the decision. “The team expresses its disappointment and frustration with the outcome reached by the FIA International Court of Appeal relating to the result of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. “While we disagree with the decision, and still fully maintain that Car #10 did not exceed the Pit Lane speed limit at any point during the race, the team acknowledges the decision of the judging panel from the recent hearing in Paris. “While the result is not what we had hoped for, as we feel that we have been unjustly punished, the team is firmly focused on continuing to improve its performance on track and remains in a close and very competitive Championship fight. “This outcome will not deter the team’s efforts and motivation in achieving its objectives by the end of the season.”