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Martin Brundle disagrees with Lewis Hamilton over the Mercedes driver’s disqualification at the F1 United States Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified from their positions in the Austin Grand Prix due to excessive plank wear on their cars, which violated the technical regulations of Formula 1. Hamilton claimed that lowering the car’s ride height does not affect performance and suggested that other cars may also be illegal. However, F1 co-commentator Brundle disagreed, stating that being closer to the ground does result in improved performance in the current generation of cars. He commended the FIA for diligently enforcing technical regulations and acknowledged that the choice to investigate Hamilton and Leclerc’s cars was based on data and suspicions. Brundle also mentioned that the teams can remove the planks and measure them, raising questions about the legality of other cars. He emphasized that FIA checks are comprehensive and include various technical aspects. Additionally, Danica Patrick supported the decision to disqualify the cars and emphasized the importance of the rule against lowering the car, as it provides a significant performance advantage.
Source: Crash
