Audi notifies FIA of appeal over Tsunoda's Monza non-penalty

Audi has notified the FIA of its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's non-penalty at the Italian Grand Prix, a decision that cost Gabriel Bortoleto a point. Tsunoda avoided a stop-and-go penalty despite triggering an extra formation lap, finishing 10th while Bortoleto crossed the line 11th.

Why it matters:

The case could set a precedent for how extra formation lap rules are enforced. The stewards' decision suggests a driver can escape punishment if not explicitly informed they caused the restart issue.

The details:

• On a lap 6 restart, Tsunoda parked in his correct 14th grid slot but angled toward the inside wall, prompting race director Rui Marques to order an extra formation lap.
• Article B5.9.4 of the 2026 F1 sporting regulations mandates a pit-lane start for any driver who causes an extra formation lap.
• The stewards ruled Tsunoda didn't directly cause it, as the race director acted out of caution, and Racing Bulls wasn't informed.
• The stewards also noted Racing Bulls had no reason to send Tsunoda to the pit lane, as his car was within its grid box.
• Audi argues the rule was misapplied and has notified its intention to appeal.

What's next:

Audi has 96 hours to decide whether to formally appeal. If successful, Bortoleto would be promoted to 10th and score his first F1 point.