Hadjar keeps Monaco podium after stewards clear him

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar has retained his third-place finish in the Monaco Grand Prix after race stewards decided not to penalize him for a potential rules infringement during a late red flag period. The decision, announced on Sunday, June 7, 2026, confirms the Frenchman's maiden Formula 1 podium.

The stewards investigated whether Red Bull mechanics performed work on Hadjar's car that was not permitted under Article B5.14.4.a of the sporting regulations while the race was suspended. The incident occurred following a chaotic sequence that brought out a late red flag after crashes involving Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with additional track damage reported at the final corner.

According to the FIA technical delegate's report, Red Bull mechanics were observed performing operations not permitted during the stoppage. However, the report also stated that when officials queried the team, the mechanics immediately stopped working and returned the car to its previous state without replacing any parts. The stewards ultimately ruled that because the modification was not completed and the car's condition was unchanged, no penalty was warranted.