F1: Both Ferrari drivers disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix
Source: news.source.inquirer
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified from the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix due to their cars failing post-race checks. Leclerc's car was underweight, and Hamilton's had excessive skid wear. Alpine's Pierre Gasly was also disqualified for being underweight.
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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix.
Leclerc's car was found to be under the minimum weight limit of 800 kg, weighing in at 799 kg after fuel was drained.
Hamilton's car had excessive skid wear, with the plank thickness below the minimum nine mm.
Ferrari stated there was no intention to gain an advantage and they will learn from the incident.
Pierre Gasly of Alpine was also disqualified for his car being below the minimum weight.
The disqualifications affected the final race standings, benefiting drivers like Esteban Ocon, Oliver Bearman, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Alex Albon, Lance Stroll, and Carlos Sainz.
