Audi Revolut F1® Team car R26 getting pushed in into the garage at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026

07 June 2026

2026 Monaco GP: Sunday

Audi Revolut F1® Team shows strong performance in Monaco: Pace remains consistent, points slip away.

Performance confirmed, result out of reach.

Audi Revolut F1® Team delivered a competitive performance at the Monaco Grand Prix but was unable to convert it into a points finish. Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line in ninth place before a post-race penalty dropped him to P14, while Gabriel Bortoleto completed an eventful race in P12.

The race on the streets of Monte Carlo was shaped by multiple interruptions, including Safety Cars, a red flag and a late restart. Within these conditions, the team remained competitive in the midfield, confirming the pace shown earlier in the weekend.

Gabriel’s race required early adaptation after his Audi R26 failed to launch during the formation procedures. A quick intervention from the crew enabled a pit-lane start, from which he worked his way through the field with controlled stints.

Despite the outcome, the performance provides a clear foundation. The focus now shifts to converting that pace into points in the upcoming races, starting with Barcelona.

Allan McNish

"We know that, in Monaco, qualifying and grid position largely dictate the outcome of the race..."

Allan McNish

"...and unfortunately we started today out of position relative to the pace we had in the car. Gabriel's car stopped on the way to the grid, which meant he had to start from the pit lane. From there, it became a race of attrition, and we were looking for any opportunities that might come our way, knowing how difficult overtaking is around Monaco."

Allan McNish

“He kept pushing throughout and gained valuable experience on a challenging weekend. On Nico’s side, we showed good pace and made an early switch to the hard tyre; in clean air, he showed very strong pace but once he caught up with the back of the midfield pack there was little opportunity to make progress.

Allan McNish

"The red flag reshuffled the race, and, after the restart, he was involved in an incident at the hairpin that resulted in a 10-second penalty. It was a harsh outcome given the circumstances, particularly as it ultimately cost him a points finish after a determined drive. The result doesn't reflect the pace we showed this weekend, but there are positives to take forward as we focus on the next race.”

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Nico Hulkenberg

"It's a disappointing way to end the weekend."

Nico Hulkenberg

"For a while it looked like we made our way into the points, but the penalty put an end to that. After the restart, with only a handful of laps remaining, it was always going to get quite intense. I had to react to avoid the car ahead and moved to the inside, but once I was there..."

Nico Hulkenberg

"... I was at full lock and there wasn't really anywhere else for me to go. Carlos was on the outside and we made contact. It's frustrating because the pace we showed earlier in the weekend was encouraging, but unfortunately, we weren't able to convert that into a result."

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Gabriel Bortoleto

“My race was effectively compromised before it really began."

Gabriel Bortoleto

"I had an issue as I was preparing for my practice starts and the car shut off: the crew did a great job to get it going again, but I had to start from the pitlane, and around Monaco that makes life very difficult. Once you are caught in traffic, opportunities are extremely limited and I spent most of the race unable to make progress. That was disappointing, and it added to the frustration from yesterday’s qualifying."

Gabriel Bortoleto

"The positive is that we showed good pace and a good package over the weekend. I think the team did a great job overall this weekend and would have deserved a lot more for it: to have both cars reach the finish is positive, and the crew did an excellent job overnight to repair the damage from qualifying and get my car ready to race."

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