P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Only one driver has ever been disqualified from the F1 world championship: Michael Schumacher.
Alpine driver Jack Doohan became the 778th driver to start a world championship F1 grand prix at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Throughout 1,125 races, drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg have been disqualified, leading to controversial moments in F1 history. The 2024 season marked the 75th world drivers’ championship, with only Michael Schumacher facing disqualification from the championship overall. Schumacher’s infamous clash with Villeneuve during the 1997 European Grand Prix led to an investigation by German authorities for attempted murder. Following Schumacher’s misconduct, the FIA ordered him to undertake community service and removed his runner-up place from the record books. Despite this tumultuous event, F1 has since avoided title-deciding collisions, thanks to Max Mosley’s efforts to prevent such incidents.
