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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix after post-race inspections revealed that excessive wear on the skid blocks meant their cars did not comply with Formula 1 technical regulations. The decision comes as a huge blow to both the drivers and their teams, which has led to a change The classification table is very large.
Post-race checks were carried out by the FIA Technical Delegate at the Circuit of the Americas, a circuit known for its asphalt irregularities. Hamilton, who closed the gap with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez by 19 points in the drivers’ standings, engaged in a strategic battle with Max Verstappen until the final moments of the race. Leclerc, who started from pole position, finished sixth after Ferrari’s one-stop strategy.
Following the investigation, the stewards’ report to Hamilton noted that the team admitted that the FIA’s measurements were correct and attributed excessive wear of the sliding blocks to the unique combination of track characteristics and the Sprint race schedule, which resulted in a reduced race time. Configuration and inspection of the vehicle. Both teams have the right to appeal the decision.
The disqualification of the pilots also changed other positions. Williams’ Alex Albon advanced to ninth place to get two points for the team. However, the focus now turns to Logan Sargeant, also of Williams. The rising American driver, who has come under intense scrutiny in recent months due to a series of accidents, took advantage of the disqualification and scored his first point in Formula 1. This represents a historic moment for motorsport in the United States, which has not seen one of its drivers score goals since Michael Andretti with McLaren. 30 years ago.
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