Renault says it is considering its course of action in the wake of its disqualification from Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Renault was the recipient of a protest by Racing Point alleging that a pre-set automated brake bias system had been installed on the R.S.19s.
On Wednesday a hearing was held and stewards determined that while Renault had not been found in breach of any Technical Regulations, it had been in breach of Article 27.1 of the Sporting Regulations that states the driver must drive the car alone and unaided.
Stewards disqualified Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg from sixth and 10th respectively, meaning Renault was stripped of the nine points it earned.
Renault has until 10:00 local time (GMT -6) on Thursday should it wish to launch an appeal.
In response to its exclusion Renault issued a statement asserting that it “acknowledges the decision of the Stewards of the Japanese Grand Prix regarding the protest by Racing Point F1 concerning the legality of Renault F1 Team’s braking system during the Japanese Grand Prix.
"Despite the FIA concurring with Renault that the system was entirely legal under the FIA Technical Regulations, it was judged by the stewards that the system was in breach of the FIA Sporting Regulations regarding driver aid.
“Both Renault cars were disqualified from the Japanese Grand Prix the team loses the nine points scored.
“However, considering the subjectivity of the qualification of a system as a driver aid and the variability of the associated penalties in recent cases, Renault F1 Team will consider its next course of action within the timeframe laid out by the FIA.”
