FIA confirms Audi punishment after Bahrain Grand Prix investigation

The FIA has imposed a €30,000 fine on the Audi Formula 1 team following an unsafe pit stop incident involving driver Nico Hulkenberg during the Bahrain Grand Prix. The incident occurred when a mechanic was still in front of Hulkenberg's left-front wheel after the green light was given to leave the pit box, prompting an immediate intervention to switch the signal back to red.

Although the stewards determined that Hulkenberg did not fully leave the pit stop position and thus no unsafe release occurred, they acknowledged that the initial green signal created an unsafe situation. The fine includes a suspended portion of €20,000, contingent on Audi avoiding similar incidents for the remainder of the season.