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‘More than a bad start’ cost Audi after another P11 finish

Nico Hulkenberg finished 11th in Austin as Audi once again came agonisingly close to scoring points. It is the third time in the last four races that the German has come home in P11 – something that has become a…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:16 AM
‘More than a bad start’ cost Audi after another P11 finish
Key Things to Know
  • Nico Hulkenberg finished 11th for Audi at the United States Grand Prix following an anti-stall issue at the start.
  • The result marks Hulkenberg's third P11 finish in the last four races.
  • Teammate Gabriel Bortoleto finished 13th after starting from the back due to power unit component penalties.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nico Hulkenberg narrowly missed out on points at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, finishing in 11th place after an anti-stall issue off the line compromised his race. The result marked the German driver's third P11 finish in the last four Grands Prix for Audi, as race starts continue to hinder the team's ability to capitalize on their midfield pace.

Audi teammate Gabriel Bortoleto started from the back of the grid due to power unit penalties and recovered to finish 13th. The squad currently sits eighth in the Teams' Championship, trailing Haas by seven points despite showing competitive pace against rivals like Racing Bulls.

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