Audi fined after Nico Hulkenberg hits mechanic during Bahrain GP

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Audi fined after Nico Hulkenberg hits mechanic during Bahrain GP
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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.

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  • •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.
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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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