F1: Audi appeals over Tsunoda at Monza, hearing on 25 November
The newsroomUpdated on November 13, 20263 minThe FIA International Court of Appeal will hear Audi on 25 November in Paris: the team challenges the lack of a penalty for Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian GP.
Key point
Audi challenges before the FIA Court of Appeal the lack of a penalty for Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian GP; the hearing is on 25 November 2026 in Paris.
Audi has secured a hearing before the FIA International Court of Appeal: the case concerning Yuki Tsunoda and the Italian Grand Prix at Monza will be heard on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 09:00 in Paris. Audi is challenging the stewards' decision not to penalise the Racing Bulls driver.
What Audi is challenging
The appeal, lodged on 9 September 2026, targets decision No. 69 of the Italian Grand Prix stewards, dated 6 September. The stewards decided to take no action against Tsunoda (car No. 22) over a possible breach of Article B5.9.4 of the 2026 F1 Sporting Regulations. That article states that a driver who causes an extra formation lap must start from the end of the pit lane.
Audi says the rules were applied incorrectly: in the team's view, Tsunoda caused the extra lap and should have received a stop-and-go.
The Monza incident
After a red flag following an incident involving Charles Leclerc, Tsunoda, due to start 14th, headed toward 15th before veering right at the last moment. He stopped within his slot, but at an angle. Race director Rui Marques was not comfortable starting the race in that position and called another formation lap.
The stewards accepted Racing Bulls' position: Tsunoda was not the "cause" of the extra lap, which resulted from the race director's decision. Racing Bulls stresses that he stayed within his grid box without affecting other drivers.
What is at stake
A driver who causes an extra formation lap must serve a stop-and-go. If it is not served, the penalty converts into 30 seconds added after the race. According to The Race, Tsunoda, classified 10th and scoring his first point of the season, would then fall to 15th and Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto would move up to 10th. The exact points involved are not detailed in the sources.
What happens next
The case carries the reference ICA-2026-14. The hearing will be held behind closed doors at the FIA's request, with no public or media. The decision will be published as soon as possible after the hearing.
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Frequently asked questions
When will Audi's appeal be heard?
On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 09:00 in Paris, before the FIA International Court of Appeal, behind closed doors.
What does Audi object to in the stewards' decision?
Audi argues that Yuki Tsunoda caused the extra formation lap and should have received a stop-and-go.
What penalty is at stake?
A pit-lane stop-and-go, converted into 30 seconds after the race if not served; according to The Race, Tsunoda would then drop to 15th and Gabriel Bortoleto move up to 10th.
Sources
- FIA — International Court of Appeal hearing, 25 November 2026
- The Race — Audi appeals over Tsunoda at the Italian GP
- RacingNews365 — FIA sets hearing date for Audi protest
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