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Mercedes lost a podium result in the United States after its car was. found to have breached the technical regulations.
Mercedes Technical Director, James Allison, considers the team’s breach of regulations at the United States Grand Prix to be an “understandable mistake.” Lewis Hamilton finished second in the race, but was disqualified when post-race checks revealed worn rear skid blocks that exceeded the acceptable limit. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari was also disqualified for the same reason. Allison explains that the pressure of a Sprint weekend, where there is only one hour of practice before qualifying and races, contributes to the mistake. Furthermore, the bumpy surface of the Circuit of the Americas increased contact between the car’s floor and the track, leading to the breach. Mercedes vows to be more conservative with ride height in the future, particularly at bumpy tracks like Austin.
Source: RacingNews 365
