Aki's Hedgehog Racing Team have released a statement.
"We at AHRT are very disappointed that the FIA have decided to DSQ our lead driver, Daniel drove a brilliant race and was going to keep us in the top 5 or 6 in the Australian FGP. Sadly now we have been demoted.
Mercedes Chassis was a real bonus. It was fast but we do wish both cars had finished. McLaren are a boost though as the Engine was promoted to 2nd.
Maldonado tried hard, but is in a shockingly sh** car.
We are still happy that we are not a true backmarker and look forward to developing the team some more in time for Malaysia. "