Bortoleto DQ'd from Miami F1 Sprint for Air Pressure Breach

Gabriel Bortoleto was disqualified from the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday after his Audi exceeded the maximum engine intake air pressure limit during the event.

The Brazilian driver, in car number 5, originally crossed the line in 11th place in the 19-lap race at the Miami International Autodrome. Post-race technical checks by FIA Formula 1 technical delegate Jo Bauer revealed that the pressure surpassed the 4.8 barA threshold mandated by Article C5.3.2 of the FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations. The measurements came from two FIA-approved devices installed in the engine intake air system downstream of the charge air cooling system.

Stewards reviewed Bauer's report and heard from Audi representatives, who acknowledged the finding was correct. In mitigation, the team explained the breach occurred over one lap due to unexpectedly high temperatures. They stated that once aware of the issue, they immediately adjusted the car to bring the pressure back into compliance. The stewards noted this effort but emphasized that regulations require compliance at all times. As a result, they applied the standard penalty of disqualification from the sprint classification.