Ferrari’s Misstep: Hamilton and Leclerc Disqualified from Chinese GP
In a shocking turn of events at the Chinese Grand Prix, both Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari were disqualified due to a technical infringement. The FIA's post-race inspection revealed that the skid blocks on both cars were worn beyond the permissible limits, leading to their disqualification. This decision came as a major blow to Ferrari, who had hoped to capitalize on their strong performance during the race.
The controversy stemmed from a miscalculation by Ferrari, as confirmed by team principal Fred Vasseur. He admitted that the team had underestimated the wear on the skid blocks, a critical oversight that cost them dearly. The disqualification not only affected the drivers' standings but also reshuffled the race results, promoting other competitors.
Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, expressed his disappointment but remained focused on the upcoming races. Leclerc, on the other hand, was visibly frustrated, emphasizing the need for the team to learn from this mistake and improve their processes. The incident has sparked discussions about the stringency of technical regulations in Formula 1 and the impact of such rules on race outcomes.
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When was Hamilton disqualified?
SHANGHAI, March 23 (Reuters) - Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified from the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix after their cars failed post-race checks on Sunday.
What is skid in F1?
As for the skid blocks, these are titanium plates installed in different parts of the plank to help maintain the required height. They also cause the car to spark when it hits the ground. The damaged underfloor 'plank' with embedded More. Photo by Darren Heath/Getty Images)Less. Darren Heath/Getty Images.
Why has Lewis been disqualified?
Leclerc's car was 1kg under the 800kg car weight limit and Hamilton's plank underneath the car had excessive wear by half a millimetre. The pair finished fifth and sixth respectively in the race but Ferrari came out of Sunday's grand prix without any points.
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