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FIA statement confirms Baku disqualification verdict for Verstappen
The FIA have announced the disqualification verdict for Max Verstappen following multiple F1 inspections before and after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen, who dominated the race, remains in championship contention, trailing leader Oscar Piastri by 69 points with seven races left. Verstappen’s car passed all inspections on areas such as rear wing gurney size, tire temperature, and plank and skid wear, ensuring his victory stands. Notable disqualifications in the past, like Lewis Hamilton’s in China for skid block wear, underline the importance of technical compliance in F1. Verstappen now heads into the next race having secured his 67th career win and fourth victory of the season, with speculation growing around the competition.
