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F1 Chinese GP RESULT: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified in huge Ferrari blow
Follow updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as Ferrari are punished post-race with both of their drivers missing out on points in a huge shock
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have both been disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix in a disastrous blow for Ferrari in the second race of the 2025 F1 season.
The cars of both drivers failed post-race checks, with Hamilton’s skid block found to be below the minimum thickness, while Leclerc’s car was found to be underweight.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has also been disqualified for an underweight car.
It means Hamilton and Leclerc’s points for their sixth and fifth place finish respectively – eight and 10 – are wiped from their championship tally.
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have both been disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix in a disastrous blow for Ferrari.
The cars of both drivers failed post-race checks, with Hamilton’s skid block found to be below the minimum thickness, while Leclerc’s car was found to be underweight.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has also been disqualified for an underweight car.
It means Hamilton and Leclerc’s points for their sixth and fifth place finish respectively – eight and 10 – are wiped from their championship tally.
The disqualification does not impact Hamilton’s sprint race victory on Saturday, for which he secured eight points.
NEW TOP-10 - CHINESE GP
As a result of Hamilton (6th), Leclerc (5th) and Gasly’s (11th) DSQ - here is the new top-10:
1. Oscar Piastri
2. Lando Norris
3. George Russell
4. Max Verstappen
5. Esteban Ocon
6. Kimi Antonelli
7. Alex Albon
8. Ollie Bearman
9. Lance Stroll
10. Carlos Sainz
CONFIRMED: Lewis Hamilton disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix
Hamilton’s DSQ is also now confirmed by the FIA.
This is due to excessive plank wear on his Ferrari car.
Wow.
CONFIRMED: Charles Leclerc is disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix
Leclerc’s DSQ is confirmed. Pierre Gasly’s is also confirmed.
Both for underweight cars!
We await news on Lewis Hamilton’s DSQ...
UPDATE: Ferrari have seen stewards
Ferrari have already seen the stewards about Leclerc’s issue, with Alpine now in the room for Gasly.
Ferrari will be back in the room in 15 minutes for Hamilton...
BREAKING: LEWIS HAMILTON AT RISK TOO
Excessive skid wear to blame, as his rearmost skids have been measured below the 9mm minimum thickness limit post-race.
Could be a double Ferrari DSQ!
Oh gosh...
BREAKING: Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly at risk of disqualification
Leclerc (P5) and Gasly's (P11) cars have both been found to be underweight in post-race scrutineering.
It could mean Lance Stroll, in 12th, could be promoted to the points.
More as we get it...
Max Verstappen after finishing fourth:
“We set out to do our own pace, the tyres were in a decent shape when we pitted but it’s not how we want to race. A lot to analyse I think, the second stint was more positive and promising.
“I try to do the best I can, not thinking about anything else. Feel good in life in general, that’s what matters the most.”
F1 constuctors standings after Chinese Grand Prix
1. McLaren – 78 points
2. Mercedes – 53 points
3. Red Bull – 36 points
4. Ferrari – 35 points
5. Williams – 12 points
6. Aston Martin – 8 points
7. Haas – 7 points
8. Sauber – 6 points
9. Racing Bulls – 3 points
10. Alpine – 0 points
RACE REPORT: Oscar Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton struggles for Ferrari
Oscar Piastri beat Lando Norris to win the Chinese Grand Prix as a struggling Lewis Hamilton moved aside for Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.
Piastri led virtually every lap at the Shanghai International Circuit, with Norris following his team-mate home as McLaren underlined their impressive speed by executing a one-two finish.
Mercedes' George Russell was third ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who passed Leclerc with three laps remaining. Hamilton crossed the line a distant sixth.
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