Audi files intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda grid ruling at Italian GP
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Audi has formally notified the FIA of its intention to appeal the stewards' decision regarding Yuki Tsunoda's conduct during the Italian Grand Prix. The dispute centers on an aborted start procedure where Tsunoda was positioned incorrectly on the grid following a red flag. While the race director ordered an extra formation lap as a precautionary measure, the stewards determined no penalty was warranted for the Racing Bulls driver, who finished in 10th place. Audi contends that the incident violated Article B5.9.4, which the team argues requires a driver responsible for an extra formation lap to start from the pit lane. Tsunoda stated he believed he did not gain an advantage from the positioning error. To advance the case, Audi must now officially file an appeal and present new evidence to justify reopening the hearing.
- •Audi challenged the FIA stewards' no-penalty ruling for Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian Grand Prix.
- •The dispute involves an aborted start procedure and Article B5.9.4 of the sporting regulations.
- •Tsunoda finished 10th in the race, placing ahead of Audi drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg.
- •Audi must provide new evidence to the FIA to formally proceed with the appeal process.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Audi Invokes Intention to Appeal Against Tsunoda’s Ruling at F1 Italian GP
"Audi has taken up Yuki Tsunoda’s non-penalty case with the FIA after filing an intention to appeal for the aborted start in F1 Italian GP. After the initial start in F1 Italian GP was red-flagged due to repairs after heavy…
"Audi have notified the FIA of their "intention to appeal" after Yuki Tsunoda avoided any penalty for a potential starting infraction at the Italian Grand Prix.
"Audi has lodged an 'intention to appeal' after Yuki Tsunoda escaped a penalty for this incident at the Italian Grand Prix restart.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:21 PMAudi Invokes Intention to Appeal Against Tsunoda’s Ruling at F1 Italian GP
Audi has taken up Yuki Tsunoda’s non-penalty case with the FIA after filing an intention to appeal for the aborted start in F1 Italian GP. After the initial start in F1 Italian GP was red-flagged due to repairs after heavy…
- Formula1.com—Audi lodge 'intention to appeal' over Tsunoda decision
Audi have notified the FIA of their "intention to appeal" after Yuki Tsunoda avoided any penalty for a potential starting infraction at the Italian Grand Prix.
- Sky Sports—The Tsunoda incident that's caused Audi to lodge an 'intention to appeal'
Audi has lodged an 'intention to appeal' after Yuki Tsunoda escaped a penalty for this incident at the Italian Grand Prix restart.
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