Uncovering the Truth: Ferrari Exposes Controversy Behind #50 Car Disqualification at Le Mans 24 Hours

Ferrari expressed surprise at the disqualification of its #50 499P Hypercar from fourth place in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, citing safety and performance concerns raised by race stewards. The Scuderia defended the car’s safety, stating the absence of rear wing bolts did not compromise safety as argued by stewards. Stewards noted a significant rear wing deflection and suggested a potential performance advantage due to the flexibility of the rear wing. Ferrari disagreed, stating the loss of bolts during the race did not provide any performance advantage, and the…

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The Anatomy of Failure: Vasseur’s Critical Analysis of Ferrari’s Performance in the F1 Canadian GP

Frederic Vasseur emphasized Ferrari’s need to improve race weekend execution, drawing inspiration from Mercedes to compete for Formula 1 wins. Ferrari struggled in Canada, finishing as the fourth-quickest team, with missed opportunities and botched race execution marking the Scuderia’s weekend. Charles Leclerc’s qualifying struggles and subsequent disagreement with the team over tyre strategies were pivotal moments in their underwhelming performance. Despite Leclerc’s one-stop race strategy preference, Ferrari opted for a two-stopper, leading to frustration and a finish behind the frontrunners. Vasseur acknowledged Ferrari’s mistakes in FP1, qualifying, and tire selection,…

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Ferrari Defends Disqualified Le Mans Racer, Ensures Safety Was Not Compromised

Ferrari was surprised by the disqualification of its #50 499P Hypercar from fourth place in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, citing safety concerns and potential performance advantages. The stewards argued that the car was not compliant with technical regulations, specifically due to the rear wing lacking four bolts, resulting in a rear wing deflection of 52mm – well above the allowed 15mm. Ferrari defended its position, stating that the missing bolts did not compromise safety and that the performance benefits were not significant, as the top speed was recorded…

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