Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States Grand Prix after failed plank inspections

 Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States Grand Prix after 'plate inspection failure'

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix on Sunday after their cars were found to have failed plank inspections. The plank is a flat piece of wood or carbon fiber that runs underneath the car. It is designed to prevent the car from bottoming out on the ground, and to help protect the driver in the event of an accident. The FIA, the governing body of Formula One, requires that the plank be a certain thickness. If the plank is too thin, it could break during the race, which could cause the car to lose control.

Hamilton and Leclerc's cars were both found to have planks that were too thin after the race. As a result, they were both disqualified. Hamilton had finished the race in second place, behind Max Verstappen. Leclerc had finished in sixth place. The disqualification of Hamilton and Leclerc is a major setback for both drivers. Hamilton is currently in second place in the drivers' championship, and Leclerc is in third place. The disqualification will cost them both valuable points in the championship race.

The disqualification is also a blow to Mercedes and Ferrari. Mercedes had been struggling in recent races, but they had shown some signs of improvement in the United States. Ferrari had also been struggling, but they had hoped to score a good result at their home race. The disqualification of Hamilton and Leclerc has raised concerns about the safety of Formula One cars. The FIA has said that it will investigate the matter further.

Impact of the disqualification on Hamilton and Leclerc's championship campaigns. The disqualification of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from the United States Grand Prix has had a major impact on their championship campaigns. Hamilton is now 25 points behind Max Verstappen in the drivers' championship, with just four races remaining. Leclerc is now 33 points behind Verstappen.

Both drivers will need to win several races in the final four races of the season if they want to have a chance of winning the championship. The disqualification is also a blow to Mercedes and Ferrari. Mercedes are now 53 points behind Red Bull in the constructors' championship, with Ferrari a further 13 points behind.Both teams will need to score heavily in the final four races of the season if they want to have a chance of catching Red Bull.

Reaction from Hamilton and Leclerc . Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have both expressed their disappointment at being disqualified from the United States Grand Prix. Hamilton said that he was "gutted" to be disqualified, and that he felt that the penalty was "too harsh."

Leclerc said that he was "very disappointed" with the isqualification, and that he hoped to learn from his mistake. Reaction from the FIA. The FIA has defended its decision to disqualify Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from the United States Grand Prix. The FIA has said that the plank is a safety device, and that it is important to ensure that all cars comply with the regulations.

The FIA has also said that it will investigate the matter further, and that it will consider taking further action if necessary. Conclusion. The disqualification of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from the United States Grand Prix is a major setback for both drivers and their teams. It is also a blow to the sport of Formula One. The FIA has said that it will investigate the matter further, and that it will consider taking further action if necessary. It is important to ensure that the sport is safe and fair for all competitors.