After qualifying fifth and sixth for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull has been excluded from qualifying after their cars were found to be in breach of the regulations.
A report by F1 technical delegate Jo Bauer on Saturday evening said that the “front wing flaps were designed to flex under aerodynamic load.”
Following discussions between the stewards and Red Bull representatives, the FIA decided that the cars were illegal.
A statement issued by the stewards said that both Vettel and Ricciardo were excluded from qualifying, but would be allowed to start from the back of the grid.