2026 Australian Grand Prix - Stewards Decision

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Audi Revolut F1 Team
Document: 59
Date: 08 March 2026
Time: 16:42

Incident Details

• Driver: 27 - Nico Hulkenberg
• Competitor: Audi Revolut F1 Team
• Session: Reconnaissance Laps
• Fact: At the end of the reconnaissance laps, Car 27 did not reach the grid under its own power.
• Alleged Infringement: Breach of Article B5.2.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Decision

No further Action

Reason

1. The Stewards reviewed video evidence and confirmed that Car 27 failed to reach the grid under its own power.
2. Consequently, the car could not start the Race from the grid.
3. The team followed protocol by removing Car 27 from the grid and returning it to the garage.
4. Since the car did not participate in the race start, no infringement was committed under the circumstances.