Things didn’t go as planned for Ferrari at the Chinese GP, with both Leclerc and Hamilton disqualified.
- Leclerc urged his team to regroup and focus on the upcoming race in Japan.
- After a promising start, Ferrari’s chances were dashed by post-race technical issues.
- Despite strong fan support, the team faced a tough weekend in China.
- Ferrari’s disqualification has set them back in the Constructors’ standings.
Ferrari Driver Charles Leclerc had a challenging weekend during the Chinese Grand Prix, urging his team to regroup after both he and teammate Lewis Hamilton faced disqualification. Despite a strong start, where Hamilton took pole and led every lap to victory in the first F1 2025 Sprint, the weekend’s success was tarnished by post-race setbacks.
Leclerc’s car was discovered to be underweight by 1kg, while the plank wear on Hamilton’s vehicle was 0.5mm below regulation after race checks. This double disqualification overshadowed what could have been a promising result for Ferrari, who initially seemed set to secure double points in China.
Acknowledging the setback, Leclerc took to social media, expressing his determination for the team to “reset” and work hard for the next race in Japan. He thanked fans for their overwhelming support in China, emphasizing its importance during tough times.
Ferrari addressed the disqualification in a statement, attributing the underweight issue to Leclerc’s one-stop strategy that led to high tire wear. As for Hamilton, a minor miscalculation in skid wear led to the issue. The team confirmed there was no intent to break rules, learning valuable lessons for future races.
Following this setback, Ferrari finds itself sitting P5 in the Constructors’ standings, already trailing 61 points behind the leading McLaren team. Charles Leclerc remains optimistic that the team can improve their performance in future races and regain their competitive edge.
Ferrari now looks to improve and learn from their challenges as they prepare for the Japanese Grand Prix.
