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Audi signals appeal over Tsunoda’s Italian GP non-penalty
Audi says the ruling cost it a point in the Constructors’ Championship and argues the stewards misapplied FIA Sporting Regulations.
- At the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, Yuki Tsunoda parked at an angle during a lap 6 restart, prompting Race Director Rui Marques to order an extra formation lap because he was "not comfortable" with the positioning.
- Audi has formally notified the FIA of its intention to appeal, citing Article B5.9.4 of the F1 2026 sporting regulations, which requires a driver who causes an extra formation lap to restart from the Pit Lane.
- Race control never informed the team that Tsunoda caused the extra formation lap, so The Stewards determined they could not impose a penalty as the team had no reason to instruct its driver to enter the Pit Lane.
- Tsunoda scored the final point, denying Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto a position in the points; a penalty would have moved Bortoleto into the Constructors Championship standings, significantly impacting Audi's midfield fight.
- Per article 15.4 of the FIA International Sporting Code, competitors have one hour after the decision to notify their intent to appeal; Audi has not yet confirmed if it will proceed with a full challenge.
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Excitement after the Formula 1 race in Monza. Rennstall Audi has announced its intention to protest against the final result of the Grand Prix. The reason is a violation of the rules by RacingBulls replacement Yuki Tsunoda, who made a clear mistake at the re-start but did not get a penalty.
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