Just in:2026 Italian Grand Prix Result could change after FIA…. see details 

2026 Italian Grand Prix Result could change after FIA…. see details 

The official result of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix could still change after Audi formally lodged an appeal against the FIA stewards’ decision involving Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda.

The German manufacturer has challenged the decision not to punish Tsunoda for an incident that occurred during the formation lap before Sunday’s race at Monza. Tsunoda eventually crossed the finish line in 10th position, securing the final championship point, while finishing ahead of both Audi drivers, Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg.

The controversy started moments before the race got underway. Tsunoda was initially heading toward the 15th grid position, apparently believing that was where he was supposed to start. However, he realised at the last moment that his assigned position was actually 14th.

The Racing Bulls driver immediately moved across to the correct grid slot and managed to position his car within the required markings. However, because of the late correction, his car was left sitting at an unusual angle close to the pit wall.

Race director Rui Marques noticed the irregular positioning and decided that an additional formation lap was necessary before the race could officially begin.

Tsunoda was subsequently investigated by the stewards for an alleged breach of Article B5.9.4 of the FIA Sporting Regulations. The regulation states that a driver who causes an additional formation lap and is then able to take part in that extra lap must enter the pit lane at its conclusion and start the race from the end of the pit lane.

However, Tsunoda did not follow that procedure. Instead, he completed the formation lap and returned to his normal grid position before the race began.

Despite the apparent breach, the stewards ultimately decided against imposing a penalty. Racing Bulls argued that Tsunoda had successfully placed his car within the correct grid position and that his actions did not create a false start or negatively affect any of the other drivers.

The stewards accepted that explanation and allowed Tsunoda to compete without punishment.

Audi, however, strongly disagreed with the interpretation of the regulations. Following the race, the team formally raised concerns about how Article B5.9.4 had been applied in Tsunoda’s case.

The team was then given a 96-hour period to officially submit an appeal. Audi has now confirmed that it has completed that process, meaning the matter will be considered through the FIA’s formal appeal procedure.

In an official statement, Audi confirmed that it had challenged the application of the regulation requiring a driver responsible for an additional formation lap to enter the pit lane before starting the race.

The team added that because the case is now being handled through the FIA appeal process, it would not make any further comments at this stage.

If Audi’s appeal is successful, the consequences could be significant for Tsunoda and the final classification of the Italian Grand Prix. A failure to comply with the pit-lane requirement would normally result in a stop-and-go penalty.

Because the race has already been completed, such a punishment would instead be converted into a 30-second time penalty.

That could potentially drop Tsunoda well outside the points-paying positions and promote the Audi drivers in the final classification.

For now, however, Tsunoda remains officially classified in 10th place. The final outcome will depend on the FIA’s appeal process and whether the governing body agrees with Audi’s interpretation of the sporting regulations.

With the appeal now officially submitted, the Italian Grand Prix result remains subject to further review.