Shanghai Shock: FerrariS Dismal Outcome

The Chinese Grand Prix proved to be a disastrous event for Ferrari, with both charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton facing disqualification, resulting in the team leaving Shanghai empty-handed [[1]]. This unexpected turn of events substantially impacts Ferrari’s early championship aspirations.

Technical Breaches Result in Disqualifications

The FIA’s post-race inspections revealed that Leclerc’s car, along with Pierre Gasly’s, failed to meet the minimum weight requirements. Concurrently, Hamilton’s vehicle was found to have a skid plate that did not conform to the mandated thickness regulations [[3]]. These technical infringements led to the immediate disqualification of both drivers.

Leclerc (and Pierre Gasly) did not fulfill the minimum weight limit at the finish. At Lewis Hamilton, it was found that the plate located below the monopost does not meet the necessary thickness. And the disaster was born.

Historical Context: A Rare Occurrence

Such a large-scale disqualification is a rarity in Formula 1. The last instance of a similar event occurred