Audi has confirmed that it will not appeal the decision to exclude Daniel Abt from the results of Sunday's Hong Kong ePrix, which the German driver won before his disqualification.
Abt crossed the line first and stood atop the podium to claim the winner's trophy before the race stewards excluded him, confirming a technical infringement relating to security barcodes had been found during post-race scrutineering.
Audi explained the matter was an honest administrative error and that they gained no advantage, but confirmed they wouldn't appeal the matter after initially saying they would.
"We took the time to carefully review all documents and processes," said team boss Allan McNish. "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.
"Still, we accept the decision of the FIA and fully back the technical passport regulations.
"Our team made a small mistake with big consequences that we own up to, unfortunately that deprived Daniel of his very deserved victory of which we can only apologise for.
"I am sure we will see him on the podium again soon."
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