After Charles Leclerc, even Hamilton’s Ferrari was found irregular following FIA checks, possible disqualification for the British driver.
It’s raining on Ferrari‘s parade. The Scuderia from Maranello, after finishing in fifth and sixth place at the Chinese Grand Prix, is at risk of returning from Shanghai with a double blow. The latest news reports that, following FIA checks, both Charles Leclerc’s and Lewis Hamilton’s cars were found to be irregular and underweight. The most logical consequence would be disqualification from the race for both Ferrari drivers, leading to a heavy blow for the entire team.
In the FIA statement, it is stated that the floor of the British driver’s car, number 44, was worn down by half a millimeter beyond the limit allowed by the regulations. Therefore, according to the rules, disqualification is imminent for the seven-time world champion. It’s a disastrous Sunday for Ferrari, which, after the Sprint victory with Hamilton, now risks leaving the Chinese Grand Prix with a double zero.
In the case of disqualification for both Maranello cars, Ocon would rise to fifth place in a shocking turn, while Antonelli would move from eighth to sixth, earning points in the driver standings, where he is currently tied for fifth place with Charles Leclerc. We await official announcements, but the feeling is that disqualification is likely.