Audi's McNish calls Hulkenberg penalty 'very debatable'

Audi racing director Allan McNish has described the incident that led to a 10-second penalty for Nico Hulkenberg at the Brazilian Grand Prix as a "very debatable situation". The FIA ruled that Hulkenberg left the track and gained a long-lasting advantage over Franco Colapinto, but Audi said it was unclear which driver had the corner.

McNish said the apex of Turn 1 is subjective because of how the corner drops into the esses, and that Colapinto never got near the apex. He added that Audi did not know whether to hand the place back, and that by the time it reviewed the situation Hulkenberg was already well clear.

Hulkenberg still recovered to finish 10th, taking the final point on offer.