Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from the Chinese language Grand Prix for a technical infringement on his Ferrari.
One of many skid blocks on Hamilton’s automobile was discovered to be lower than the required thickness after the race.
His team-mate Charles Leclerc and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly have additionally been disqualified, after their automobiles have been each deemed underweight in post-race checks.
Hamilton loses his sixth-place end in the primary grand prix, following victory within the dash race in Shanghai on Saturday, his first win for his new group.
Monegasque Leclerc was fifth, whereas Frenchman Gasly was eleventh.
Method 1 automobiles have skid blocks within the flooring that are supposed to make sure that the automobile maintains a sure experience top and doesn’t run too low.
The skids are located within the underfloor wood plank, which additionally has a minimal depth for a similar cause.
If one is worn an excessive amount of, it confers a possible efficiency benefit brought on by the automobile having the ability to run decrease than would in any other case have been attainable.
The skids are located within the underfloor wood plank, which additionally has a minimal depth for a similar cause.
Hamilton was disqualified from the 2023 United States Grand Prix for the same challenge when he was driving for Mercedes.
Revised Chinese language GP prime 10
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
2. Lando Norris (McLaren)
3. George Russell (Mercedes)
4. Max Verstappen (Purple Bull)
5. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
6. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
7. Alex Albon (Williams)
8. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
9. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
10. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
