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FIA announce Red Bull curfew breach at Australian Grand Prix
Red Bull has been penalized for violating the FIA curfew at the Australian Grand Prix due to a reinstated rule for the event’s qualifying session.
The F1 2026 championship will kick off at Albert Park Circuit after extensive pre-season testing to prepare for new chassis and power unit regulations.
Teams faced travel disruptions to Melbourne, with last-minute changes due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
The US, Israel, and Iran tensions resulted in F1 teams needing to adjust travel paths through Qatar and the UAE, affecting logistics.
The FIA temporarily lifted the curfew rule to accommodate teams facing travel challenges for the first F1 race of the season.
Red Bull was found breaching the curfew rule ahead of Friday’s practice sessions, leading to penalties in compliance with the FIA regulations.
