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Audi signals appeal over Tsunoda’s Italian GP non-penalty
Audi says the stewards misapplied FIA rules after Tsunoda kept 10th place, with one point and a Constructors battle at stake.
- On Sunday at the Italian Grand Prix, Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda parked at an angle during the restart, prompting Race Director Rui Marques to order an extra formation lap; stewards later cleared him of penalty.
- Race Director Rui Marques deemed the car's position unsafe based on its approach to the grid box; stewards determined the team was never advised Tsunoda caused the extra lap, eliminating grounds for a pit-lane penalty.
- Audi has formally notified the FIA of its intention to appeal, citing Article B5.9.4 of the F1 Sporting Regulations, which mandates drivers causing extra formation laps must start from the pit lane.
- The decision directly impacted Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto, who finished 11th; a successful appeal could promote him into the points, crucial for Audi's midfield Constructors' Championship standing.
- Per Article 15.4 of the International Sporting Code, competitors have one hour after stewards' decisions to notify appeal intent, with Audi now pursuing the FIA appeal process regarding Tsunoda's non-penalty.
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