Ferrari’s Leclerc, Hamilton, and Alpine’s Gasly Disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix
In a shocking turn of events, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, along with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, have been disqualified from the final classification of the Chinese Grand Prix. The disqualification comes after all three drivers were found to have infringed upon technical regulations.
Hamilton, who initially finished sixth, was disqualified due to the thickness of his car’s plank assembly being below the permitted minimum thickness of 9mm. The Stewards determined that Article 3.5.9 of the FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations had been breached, resulting in the standard penalty of disqualification.
Leclerc and Gasly, who finished fifth and 11th respectively, were also disqualified after their cars were found to be 1kg under the minimum 800kg weight. The Stewards determined that Article 4.1 of the FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations had been breached, resulting in the standard penalty of disqualification.
The disqualification of these top drivers has significant implications for the championship standings. The Chinese Grand Prix results will be revised, with other drivers moving up the rankings.
This incident highlights the importance of adhering to technical regulations in Formula 1. The FIA takes these infringements seriously, and the penalties can be severe. The teams and drivers will need to regroup and focus on the next race, ensuring that they comply with all technical regulations to avoid similar disqualifications.
