Audi Motorsport has withdrawn its appeal against its exclusion from the opening round of the season in Silverstone, after its #7 car – which crossed the finish line first on Sunday – was found to have a worn skid-block above the maximum tolerances.
The Audi R18 of Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer won the event, but hours later was excluded, handing the win to Porsche. Audi chose to appeal the decision, but have now withdrawn it and accept the decision according to Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich.
"We accept the exclusion from the classification and, in the interest of the sport, jointly look ahead," he said.
According to the team, unexpected "bouncing" caused the block to wear more than they anticipated and it's something they will look to resolve before the next round of the championship.
“It it is our job to avoid increased wear – we accept this responsibility,” Ullrich added.
“We made our decision in the interest of the sport and hope that the eight remaining world championship rounds will be similarly thrilling as the season opener.”
