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FIA to hear Audi appeal over Yuki Tsunoda's Italian GP result
Audi is appealing the decision to let Yuki Tsunoda keep 10th place in the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Tsunoda had lined up in the wrong grid slot before correcting his position, and race director Rui Marques ordered an extra formation lap.
Audi says Tsunoda caused that extra lap and should have started from the pit lane under the rules.
The stewards did not penalise him, saying the extra lap followed the race director’s decision and the team had not been told it was considered responsible.
The FIA’s appeal court will hear Audi’s case in Paris on November 25, behind closed doors.
If Audi succeeds and Tsunoda receives a time penalty, Gabriel Bortoleto could move into 10th and score a point.
The appeal could change the race classification months after the event.
The FIA International Court of Appeal will hear Audi’s appeal over Yuki Tsunoda’s Italian Grand Prix result on November 25 in Paris.
Audi argues that Tsunoda should have received a penalty for causing an extra formation lap at the race restart.
The stewards took no further action, saying the extra lap followed the race director’s assessment and that Tsunoda and his team had not been told they were considered responsible.
Tsunoda finished 10th at Monza, ahead of Audi’s drivers.
If Audi succeeds, Gabriel Bortoleto could move into 10th place and score a point.
- Who
- Audi is appealing the stewards’ decision concerning Yuki Tsunoda.
- What
- The FIA International Court of Appeal will hear Audi’s appeal over the decision not to penalise Tsunoda.
- When
- November 25, 2026.
- Where
- FIA headquarters in Paris.
- Why
- Audi argues that Tsunoda caused an extra formation lap and should have received a penalty under the sporting regulations.
Audi
Stewards and Racing Bulls
Responsibility for the extra formation lap
Audi
Audi argues Tsunoda caused it by his actions at the grid.
Stewards and Racing Bulls
The stewards said the extra lap followed the race director’s assessment; Racing Bulls argued Tsunoda was within his grid box and did not affect other drivers.
Penalty
Audi
Audi says Tsunoda should have received the prescribed penalty for not starting from the pit lane.
Stewards and Racing Bulls
The stewards took no further action, saying the team and driver had not been told they were considered responsible.
At the Italian Grand Prix restart following a red flag, the race director ordered an additional formation lap.
The stewards investigated a potential breach of the sporting regulations and decided to take no further action against Tsunoda.
Audi lodged an appeal against the stewards’ decision.
The FIA International Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the appeal in Paris.
- Hearing date
- November 25, 2026
- Hearing location
- FIA headquarters, Paris
- Race
- 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza
- Tsunoda’s finishing position
- 10th
- Appealing team
- Audi
- Potential points effect
- Gabriel Bortoleto could be promoted to 10th place and score a point.
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What people are saying
The Race Director, in evidence, stated that it was his call, based on the behaviour of the car on the approach to the grid box, to commence an extra formation lap. He stated he was not comfortable starting the race with the car in that position.
raised a concern regarding the application of Article B5.9.4