Pierre Gasly lost his podium finish in the Monaco Grand Prix following the court's decision to reinstate the penalties. ^[1] The FIA Court of Appeals ruled on September 4, 2026, that penalties imposed on Pierre Gasly for the Monaco Grand Prix must stand. ^[2] Franco Colapinto, a driver for the Alpine Formula One team, arrived at the Italian Grand Prix with the updated A526 monocoque, which was previously tested successfully by teammate Pierre Gasly at the Zandvoort circuit. ^[3] The FIA Court of Appeals accepted the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull, leading to the reinstatement of the penalties. ^[4] The penalties in question involved multiple instances of incorrect pit-lane speeding during the race. ^[5] Colapinto noted that the extreme heat expected for the weekend at Monza could be detrimental to the Alpine cars and their tires due to overheating issues. ^[6] Colapinto stated that the integral package of improvements for the Alpine vehicles, first installed on Gasly's car in the Netherlands, represented a clear step forward in performance. ^[7] Colapinto expressed that the upcoming race at Monza would likely expose the weaknesses of the current Formula One regulations regarding engine performance and energy management. ^[8]