Stewards to decide whether Red Bull can keep its Monaco podium

Hadjar finished third in Monaco, but his result remained provisional after the chequered flag. The FIA investigated a potential violation during the late red flag period of the Formula 1 race. It was suspected that work had been carried out on the F1 car, which was not permitted.

According to a report by FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer, Red Bull mechanics worked on Hadjar’s car during the stoppage. The actions in question would be prohibited under Article B5.14.4.A of the sporting regulations. Bauer reported that the work was halted after he alerted the team to the situation. The car was then returned to its original state, with no parts replaced.

The matter was subsequently referred to the stewards, who heard from the parties involved after the race. A final decision has now been made. The stewards in Monaco have decided that no penalty was necessary for the Red Bull Racing driver. Hadjar therefore keeps his third place. The stewards reached this decision because the modification to the car was not carried out, and the car remained in the same condition.

Hadjar was not the only driver under investigation after the finish. Sergio Perez also had to appear before the stewards for an alleged infringement at the restart after the red flag. The Mexican finished in the points after having already received a drive-through penalty earlier in the race for a false start. Perez ultimately received a ten-second time penalty because his car was again not in the correct position—this time at the restart. As a result, Fernando Alonso scored his first points of the season.