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    Home - F1 - Ferrari’s Shanghai debacle: Explaining Hamilton, Leclerc DQs
    F1 Updated:March 27, 2025

    Ferrari’s Shanghai debacle: Explaining Hamilton, Leclerc DQs

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    Ferrari’s Shanghai debacle: Explaining Hamilton, Leclerc DQs

    Ferrari‘s Nightmare in Shanghai: Hamilton and Leclerc Disqualified After Chinese Grand Prix

    Ferrari has faced a disastrous start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix following separate technical infringements. The team, currently trailing in the constructors’ standings, has seen its points deficit grow to a staggering 61 points behind rivals Mclaren.

    Disqualifications: A Tough Blow for the Scuderia

    Leclerc’s car was found to be 1 kilogram underweight after the race, while Hamilton faced disqualification due to excessive plank wear caused by running his car too low to the ground. Ferrari acknowledged the errors, stating there was “no intention to gain any advantage,” but emphasized that regulations must be adhered to in a sport where precision is paramount.

    The Technical Brew Ha-Ha: Understanding the Disqualifications

    Hamilton’s Disqualification Explained

    The plank on Hamilton’s car is a critical component that ensures cars do not run too low, which could lead to dangerous performance enhancements. If the thickness drops below the mandated 9 millimeters, the car is deemed illegal. Hamilton’s car was measured and found to be over the limit in three places, with wear exceeding 0.4mm at some points. The last instance of a car being disqualified for plank wear was during the 2023 U.S. Grand Prix, when Hamilton was also involved.

    Leclerc Underweight: A Costly Mistake

    In a similarly stringent ruling, Leclerc’s Ferrari failed to meet the minimum weight requirement of 800 kilograms, a limit that includes the driver but excludes fuel. After a suspected underweight situation was identified, Leclerc’s car was reweighed post-race, and still came up short by 1 kilogram. The error was complicated by crash damage to the wing from an opening lap collision with Hamilton, which Ferrari noted had affected the car’s weight after fittings were made.

    Points Lost: The Championship Picture Deteriorates for Ferrari

    The disqualifications mean Ferrari has lost a total of 18 points from the Chinese Grand Prix alone, bringing their season total to just 17 points. This puts them significantly behind the leaders and raises concerns about their championship hopes as the pressure intensifies. The team must regroup quickly if they hope to recover and compete effectively in the remainder of the season.

    Looking Ahead: A Critical Season for Scuderia Ferrari

    The implications of this race will undoubtedly weigh heavily on Ferrari’s contender status in the ongoing season. With championship front-runners Lando Norris and McLaren already establishing a significant points lead, the Scuderia finds itself in a precarious position. As the teams prepare for the next race, both Ferrari drivers will need a flawless performance to reclaim lost momentum and restore faith in their title aspirations.

    The 2025 season is still in its infancy, but the Shanghai debacle has illuminated the razor-thin margins of success in Formula 1, highlighting that even minor errors can have catastrophic consequences in the race for glory.

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