Red Bull's Ricciardo to be stripped of podium over breach of fuel laws

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo’s is to be stripped of his first Formula One podium finish at his home Grand Prix on Sunday after he was found to have “consistently” exceeded permitted fuel consumption during the race.

Ricciardo finished second behind Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg at Albert Park but was under investigation, a statement from technical delegate Jo Bauer said.

“During the race car number 03 has exceeded consistently the maximum allowed fuel flow of 100 kg/h,” Bauer said.

“As this is not in compliance…I am referring this matter to the stewards for their consideration.”

The stewards are reportedly set to expel the Red Bull driver from the race results after what is a clear breach of the technical regulations.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, and several other representatives from the team, are currently meeting with stewards.

McLaren’s Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen finished third in the race, with team mate Jenson Button fourth. They will be promoted to second and third respectively.

Reuters