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Lewis Hamilton disqualification sparked major Ferrari fears at Hungarian GP
Ferrari’s loss of pace at the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix may have been influenced by concerns stemming from Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification earlier in the season in China due to his skid block being too thin.
Throughout the 2025 season, Ferrari struggled to keep their SF-25 from running too low to the ground to avoid wear on the undercarriage and prevent disqualification.
Charles Leclerc initially showed strong performance at the Hungarian GP, securing pole position and holding off Oscar Piastri until lap 40 when he encountered pace issues and was overtaken by George Russell.
Russell suggested after the race that Ferrari might have deliberately slowed down to protect against potential disqualification due to excessive wear, which sparked fears of a similar fate for the team.
Although Leclerc blamed chassis issues for Ferrari’s decline in performance, the team had to settle for fourth place, with Leclerc also receiving a time penalty for erratic driving.
The incident has reignited discussions on Ferrari’s performance and potential regulatory concerns in the Formula 1 community.
