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Charles Leclerc lost his sixth place in the United States Grand Prix after failing post-race inspections.
Ferrari attributes Charles Leclerc’s disqualification from the United States Grand Prix to a change in wind direction that caused excessive plank wear on his car. The FIA Technical Delegate selected Leclerc’s car, along with three others, for detailed inspection, which revealed worn skid blocks. Both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes failed the inspections, resulting in Lando Norris being moved to second place and Carlos Sainz taking third. The FIA conducts random checks to deter rule-breaking due to limited resources and time. Ferrari acknowledges that their car was below the minimum threshold and explains that the sprint weekend’s limited preparation time was a challenge. They also mention that they lifted the car during FP1 but were ultimately affected by unexpected wind intensity. In hindsight, they might have lifted the car more, but their focus is always on optimizing performance.
Source: RacingNews 365
