FIA to hear Audi appeal over Tsunoda at Monza

The FIA has confirmed that Audi's appeal against the decision not to penalise Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian Grand Prix will be heard on 25 November. Audi complained after Monza that the rules had been incorrectly applied to Tsunoda over an alleged grid infringement at the restart.

Tsunoda was due to start 14th but initially headed towards the 15th-place slot before veering right at the last moment. Although he stopped within his grid box, his Racing Bulls car ended up at an angle, and race director Rui Marques opted for an additional formation lap. The stewards accepted Racing Bulls' argument that Tsunoda had not caused that extra lap, but Audi believes he was the catalyst for it.

A 30-second penalty would drop Tsunoda to 15th and promote Gabriel Bortoleto to 10th, which is why Audi stands to benefit. The hearing at the FIA's International Court of Appeal in Paris will be held behind closed doors at the FIA's request.