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Nico Hulkenberg became the first driver to be disqualified mid-race since Lewis Hamilton’s debut season in F1 when he was shown the black flag in Brazil.
During the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Nico Hulkenberg was disqualified for receiving outside assistance before his car continued, breaching Article 53.2 of the F1 sporting regulations. This was the first disqualification during a race in over 17 years, marking a significant event in F1 history. The incident occurred when Hulkenberg, driving car no 27, became beached on the outside of Turn 1 after spinning onto a ridge on the edge of the circuit. Despite his attempts, the 37-year-old was unable to get moving without help. The stewards intervened, and Hulkenberg’s fate was sealed during a red flag stoppage caused by Franco Colapinto’s crash. The decision was clear-cut, as outlined by the FIA rules, and Hulkenberg’s disqualification was justified under the circumstances.
