Lewis Hamilton opens up about his heartbreaking disqualification from the Formula One Austin Grand Prix!
After battling to cross the finish line in second place, the race car driver was disqualified after the heat following a technical violation. Despite being disappointed with the result after the competition, the British sensation reflected on the moment with optimism.
It Will Take More Than Disqualification To Break Lewis Hamilton’s Spirit
The Formula One star, who drives for Mercedes, was stripped of his recent win at the Austin Grand Prix. The 38-year-old and Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc lost second and fifth respectively for breaching the FIA’s strict rules.
Hamilton respectfully responded to the tragic disqualification, overcoming his pain to admit that the post-race results did not overshadow his team’s achievements. In his statement, the recipient of the FIA Action of the Year award explained:
“We had a good pace, and I felt great in the car. I feel positive as we progress, even though we think we can win today. Of course, it’s disappointing to be disqualified after the race, but it doesn’t affect the progress we made this weekend.”
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Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified after the FIA found that their vehicles — the Mercedes W14 and the Ferrari SF23 — had exceeded the acceptable wear on the floorboards of their cars. FIA regulations impose specific tolerances for wear on car boards to protect the floor’s validity and performance equality.
However, race car drivers’ vehicles exceed these standards, a result that is believed to be generated by several factors. Discussions between Mercedes and Ferrari representatives with Stewards after the race revealed:
“The high wear on the skid pads is probably the result of the unique combination of the undulating track and the Sprint race schedule which minimizes the time to prepare and inspect the car before the race.”
While the disqualification prompted many to call out the FIA chief, Stewards defended the dismissals of Hamilton and Leclerc in an official statement. The announcement read: “Physical floor and board wear checks were carried out on car numbers 16 and 44. The skids shown in the area -825> XR>- 1025 were found not to comply with Article 3.5.9.”
In tortuous conditions, the elimination of Hamilton and Leclerc was a saving grace for the other drivers. The pair’s relegation from second and fifth respectively saw McLaren’s Lando Norris move up to second and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz third.
Sergio Perez, who was fighting against Hamilton for second place in the championship standings, took fourth place. Mercedes’ George Russell took fifth, while Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll, Yuki Tsunoda, and Alex Albon enjoyed the other top ten positions due to disqualification. In addition, Logan Sargent got his first thanks to the results after the race.
Furious Fans Flood Social Media Following Lewis Hamilton’s Relegation
The removal of the FIA Hall of Fame winner from second place at the Formula One Austin Grand Prix received a negative reaction from fans. Many felt the result of the technical violation was an action by the organization to stop Hamilton’s winning streak, while others labeled F1 as a shady sport.
These disillusioned racing fans aired their grievances on the X platform with conspiracy theorists nagging: “I don’t think I can do this anymore @F1 @MercedesAMGF1 @LewisHamilton @fia let Redbull run illegal floor and wing flexi for most of the season without losing a point but second Lewis looks like he won one race they found something to disqualify him! “
“I will never watch this corrupt sport again,” said another disgruntled social media user demanded. The third voiced the same dissatisfaction, write“This is ridiculous. F1 has declined, especially in recent years.”
A fan explained situation as “Nonsense!!!!!!” While others attacked the FIA, declaring their rules a conspiracy against Hamilton’s success. Individuals tweeted“No one has been disqualified for a plank thing situation since 1994. Most of the FIA rules only apply when Sir Lewis Hamilton wins!”
Another Hamilton fan declared the recipient of the Pride of Britain Award a GOAT while throwing shade at his opponent Max Verstappen. “This is why Sir Lewis Hamilton is undeniably the greatest man in F1. He shames Verstappen that cheating boy,” user X said sounded.
More conspiracy theories dominate social media platforms, with others wailing, “Formula One is not a sport anymore; it’s a social experiment to test how well Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton can survive.”
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