Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton Disqualified From the Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton(L), Charles Leclerc(R)

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s Chinese GP weekends went from bad to worse with the FIA disqualifying both Ferrari drivers in the hours after the race.

After the chequered flag, as is the procedure, the FIA officials weighed cars to see if they were meeting the 800kg (1763.7 lb.) mark. And they found discrepancies with Leclerc and Hamilton’s SF-25s.

The front wing on Leclerc’s car was missing due to a collision with Hamilton on lap one of the race. As a result, the FIA added a spare part and carried out the process, only to find that the car’s weight was 799 kg (without fuel), making it underweight. The same issue could lead to a disqualification for Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. A statement published read:

“As this is 1.0 kg below the minimum weight requested in TR Article 4.1, which also has to be respected at all times during the Competition, I am referring this matter to the Stewards for their consideration.” 

On the other hand, there was a problem with the skid block (plank) in Hamilton’s car. It had excessive wear.

According to the report, the skid thickness was measured at three points, with values of 8.6 mm (left-hand side), 8.6 mm (center), and 8.5 mm (right-hand side)—all below the minimum required thickness of 9 mm.

There was a hearing conducted shortly after both Hamilton and Leclerc were reported to the stewards. But it didn’t go in their favor. “There are no mitigating circumstances and that the team confirmed that it was a genuine error by them,” a statement read.

The 22 points earned by Ferrari in the Grand Prix have been wiped out, with the total haul standing at just 13 as of now. They have slipped down to P5 in the Constructors’ standings as a result.

Post Edited By: Somin Bhattacharjee
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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