Audi lodge 'intention to appeal' over Tsunoda decision

Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto narrowly missed out on points at the Italian Grand Prix, finishing 11th. The race saw a red flag following a crash by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, leading to a standing restart. During the restart process, Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda corrected his grid position at the last moment, which resulted in an additional formation lap. Following the race, the stewards determined that the extra formation lap was a decision made by the Race Director rather than a fault of Tsunoda, resulting in no penalty for the Japanese driver, who ultimately finished 10th and secured the final point. Audi has contested this outcome, arguing that the incident should have triggered Article B5.9.4, requiring the driver to start from the pit lane. The team has officially notified the FIA of their intention to appeal the decision.