Audi fined after Nico Hulkenberg hits mechanic during Bahrain GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Audi received a €30,000 fine from the FIA for an unsafe release during the Formula 1 Bahrain GP when Nico Hulkenberg unintentionally collided with a mechanic. The incident occurred as Hulkenberg was released from his pit stop with a mistakenly lit green light while a mechanic was adjusting the front wing. Although the pit stop's secondary safety system activated, the stewards deemed the situation unsafe. Hulkenberg expressed hope for the mechanic's well-being following the incident. In a separate incident, Gabriel Bortoleto accepted blame for a collision with Carlos Sainz, acknowledging a lock-up that caused damage to both cars.
- •Nico Hulkenberg hit a mechanic during a pit stop at the Bahrain GP.
- •Audi's fine includes €20,000 suspended for 12 months.
- •Bortoleto admitted fault in a collision with Sainz.
- •The FIA stewards categorized the release as unsafe.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Audi Fined After Nico Hulkenberg Hits Mechanic During Bahrain GP Pit Stop
"Audi were fined by the FIA for an unsafe release at the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia when Nico Hulkenberg mistakenly hit a mechanic. The FIA have deemed a pit stop as an unsafe situation created by Audi, even though…
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