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Hamilton and Leclerc referred to F1 stewards for potential plank rules breach
In one of Mercedes’ most competitive performances of the season, Lewis Hamilton showed exceptional race pace in the final stages, closing in on Max Verstappen, who eventually won the race. However, Charles Leclerc’s strategy of attempting a one-stop strategy backfired, resulting in him dropping from pole position to sixth place. Both drivers have been referred to the FIA stewards after their cars failed compliance checks regarding the skid blocks, potentially breaching the 2023 Formula 1 technical regulations. The Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, where the race took place, has been criticized for being bumpier than before, with drivers describing it as a “rally stage” and not up to F1 standards. In an attempt to address the issue, parts of the track have been resurfaced, but Aston Martin’s performance director compared the different Tarmacs to a “patchwork quilt”.
Source: motorsport
