Pierre Gasly has been ordered to return a race trophy he won three months ago, following a decision by sports judges, according to German news outlet n-tv.de. The ruling brings an end to a long-running dispute in Formula 1 that has now gone against the Alpine driver.
The decision has sparked fury from Flavio Briatore, a senior figure at Alpine, who directed harsh criticism at the judge involved in the case. n-tv.de reports that Briatore's anger was aimed squarely at the official who delivered the verdict, with the outlet describing his reaction as a "rant" against the ruling.
The trophy in question dates back to a race held roughly three months prior to the ruling, which was reported on Friday, September 4, 2026. While the specific event and the reason for the dispute are not detailed in the available reporting, the outcome is clear: Gasly must now give up the hardware he had been awarded.
Other German media outlets, including BILD and WELT, also covered the story, with WELT noting that the driver had to surrender his prize after the judges' decision. T-Online confirmed that the ruling came from sports judges and forced the Formula 1 driver to hand back the trophy.
Briatore's strong reaction suggests the matter is not closed from Alpine's perspective, even if the legal process has concluded. The team principal's public outburst indicates lingering frustration over how the case was handled.
What to watch next: Whether Alpine or Gasly pursue any further appeal or public response to the judges' decision in the coming days.
