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Reuters

Audi will not appeal against Daniel Abt’s disqualification from Sunday’s HKT Hong Kong E-Prix after reviewing documents and processes, the team said on Monday.
The German driver was initially hailed as the winner on his 25th birthday before being ruled out because FIA stickers on the inverters and motors did not match the car’s technical documentation.
Team principal Allan McNish said in a statement the team accepted they had made “a small mistake with big consequences” and apologised.
“We gained no advantage as a result of the administrative error and all parts fully complied to homologation and the technical regulations at all times,” he said.
“Still, we accept the decision of the FIA and fully back the technical passport regulations.”

The incident was part of a bumpy start for Formula E’s fourth season, with Saturday’s chaotic opener halted moments after the start by a crash that blocked the track and brought out a red flag for the first time.
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The race resumed behind the safety car after a half-hour delay.
The second race also began behind the safety car after a problem with the start lights.


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Stripped of Formula E Hong Kong E-Prix, Daniel Abt’s Audi team decides against appeal

Daniel Abt (centre) holds the HKT Hong Kong E-Prix trophy as he celebrates with his Audi Sport ABT Shaeffler team. Photo: Edward Wong

Formula E - FIA Formula E Hong Kong ePrix - Hong Kong - December 3, 2017 ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport's Daniel Abt of Germany in action during the race. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at Interlagos during the final race meeting of the season. Photo: EPA

(Left to right): First runner-up Jean-Eric Vergne of Techeetah; winner Sam Bird of DS Virgin Racing; and second runner-up Nick Heidfeld of Mahindra Racing on the podium after the first race of the FIA Formula E HKT Hong Kong E-Prix in Central Harbourfront. 02DEC17 SCMP / Edward Wong

Champagne and then real pain as birthday boy Daniel Abt stripped of Hong Kong E-Prix

Germany’s Daniel Abt (centre) celebrates his HKT Hong Kong E-Prix win with his ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport team, before he was disqualified. Photo: Edward Wong

Edoardo Mortara finishes as second runner up on the second day of the HKT Hong Kong E-Prix 2017. 03DEC17 SCMP / Edward Wong

Champion Daniel Abt (centre) celebrates his win during the second day of the HKT Hong Kong E-Prix 2017. 03DEC17 SCMP / Edward Wong

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Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler accepts decision of FIA after technical infringement saw German driver disqualified in Sunday’s race at Central Harbourfront


Stripped of Formula E Hong Kong E-Prix, Daniel Abt’s Audi team decides against appeal

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Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler accepts decision of FIA after technical infringement saw German driver disqualified in Sunday’s race at Central Harbourfront