( CNN ) -- Red Bull has appealed Daniel Ricciardo 's disqualification from last weekend 's Australian Grand Prix , the first round of the Formula One season . The Australian driver , making his debut for the all-conquering team , crossed the line in second place before learning of his expulsion . The International Automobile Federation says it will hear the appeal on April 14 , the Monday before the fourth race of the season takes place in China . Race stewards found that Ricciardo 's car exceeded the sport 's `` fuel-flow '' limit during the maiden race of 2014 . The limit was introduced in an attempt to make the sport more fuel efficient . Each car is limited to 100kg of fuel per race . Red Bull has cast doubt over the equipment used by F1 's governing body the FIA to measure fuel-flow , despite its manufacturers Gil Sensors receiving `` positive feedback '' from the FIA . `` Inconsistencies with the FIA fuel flow meter have been prevalent all weekend up and down the pit lane , '' Red Bull said after Sunday 's race . `` The ream and Renault ( Red Bull 's engine suppliers ) are confident the fuel supplied to the engine is in full compliance with the regulations . '' A statement on F1 's official website read : `` Red Bull 's appeal will now be processed by the FIA , who will then set a date for its hearing . '' Sunday 's race was won by Mercedes ' Nico Rosberg , with McLaren rookie Kevin Magnussen taking second place in Ricciardo 's absence with his teammate Jenson Button in third . The drivers will next be on the grid for the Malaysian Grand Prix , which takes place on March 30 .
Red Bull appeals for ##la 's disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix . Ricciardo initially finished the race in second position . The Australian 's car was found to have exceeded the sport 's ` ` fuel - consumption '' limit . Ricciardo was making his debut for Red Bull at his home race .