The Unraveling of a Monaco Mystery
The initial Monaco Grand Prix finish saw Pierre Gasly cross the line third, only to be demoted to seventh after receiving two five-second time penalties for alleged pitlane speeding. Alpine, however, was convinced of their driver's innocence, immediately lodging a “right of review” bid, armed with evidence suggesting Gasly had maintained the required **60 km/h** limit.
Their conviction proved well-founded. During a review hearing, F1’s official timekeeper, **FOM**, made a stunning admission: there was an error in the pitlane’s distance measurement, leading to over-reported average speeds. This critical admission served as the
