Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Formula One United States Grand Prix hours after his second place finish to Max Verstappen when race officials found a rules violation with the skid block under his car.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, drives during the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, celebrates on the podium in front of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, after the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, drives during the Formula One U.S.
The problem came in the post-race inspection when race stewards inspected the skid block. The block, or “plank” under the car is used to ensure teams follow the rules of how close they run the cars to the ground. If the skid block is found to have been reduced by more than 1 millimeter, the car and driver are disqualified.
The disqualification announcement from race officials noted the Mercedes team argued the same issues with them in hopes of mitigating any penalty.
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