The FIA’s decision to restore Pierre Gasly’s podium in the Formula 1 race in Monaco has triggered a strong reaction from Guenther Steiner, former team principal of Haas. Steiner has described this decision as a “debacle,” warning that it affects the regulatory consistency of the competition.
In an interview on the podcast The Red Flags, Steiner openly criticized the resolution of Alpine’s appeal, which allowed Gasly to regain third place after being penalized for speed in the pit area. Originally, the penalty had caused Gasly to drop to seventh place, but his team presented new evidence that convinced the FIA to reverse the decision.
Steiner emphasized that the problem lies in the fact that other drivers were also penalized for the same infractions, but they served their penalties during the race. “If Gasly’s podium is restored, then other penalties should also be modified, which is no longer possible,” he commented. He added that the situation is a “complete disaster” and lamented that the decision could create complicated precedents for the future of the competition.
The controversy begins with the incorrect placement of the speed line and the erroneous information provided to the teams. In conclusion, Steiner indicated that, although he would have liked to see Gasly on the podium, he should achieve it by fair means and not because regulatory errors were made.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
