FIA sets hearing date for Audi appeal against Tsunoda

The FIA International Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for 25 November at its Paris headquarters to consider an appeal lodged by Audi against Yuki Tsunoda's 10th-place finish at the Italian Grand Prix. Tsunoda, who was standing in for Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls for three rounds in 2026, scored his only championship point with that result at Monza.

Audi argued that Tsunoda broke Article B5.9.4 of the Sporting Regulations after he moved from 15th to a different position during the formation lap, which led to an extra formation lap. The stewards allowed him to keep the result, concluding that Race Director Rui Marques had decided on the extra lap based on the car's behaviour on the approach to the grid, rather than because of a direct error by the driver.

If Audi's appeal succeeds, Gabriel Bortoleto could move up a place and into the points for the Monza classification.