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F1 skid blocks explained: Why were Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified from United States GP?
The skid block that led to disqualifications for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Austin was a piece of their cars’ floor that had excessive wear. This wear was found to be in violation of the regulations, so both drivers were disqualified from the race. The skid block is a crucial component of the car’s aerodynamics, designed to protect the car and the track from damage during slides or spins. However, in this case, the excessive wear of the skid block was deemed to provide an aerodynamic advantage, which is not allowed. As a result, both Hamilton and Leclerc’s disqualifications had significant implications for both the race and the overall championship standings.
Source: GPFans
