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Hulkenberg Penalized, Lawson Under Probe as Audi Falters

7/4/2026

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FIA stewards gave Nico Hulkenberg a five-second penalty for leaving Turn 9 too fast, dropping him to 15th and ahead of Esteban Ocon.
Liam Lawson was summoned to the stewards at 13:20 for moving under braking.
If Lawson is penalised, Isack Hadjar will move up to eighth and earn an extra point.
Gabriel Bortoleto said Audi’s poor starts at Silverstone were “a mess” and a season-long problem.

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FIA stewards gave Nico Hulkenberg a five-second penalty for leaving Turn 9 too fast, dropping him to 15th and ahead of Esteban Ocon.
Liam Lawson was summoned to the stewards at 13:20 for moving under braking.
If Lawson is penalised, Isack Hadjar will move up to eighth and earn an extra point.
Gabriel Bortoleto said Audi’s poor starts at Silverstone were “a mess” and a season-long problem.