Ferrari explain why Lewis Hamilton rule break occurred after British star was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix

Published on: March 23, 2025

The seven-time world champion was excluded from the final race classification

By ZAC CAMPBELL

Ferrari have explained why Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix just hours after the chequered flag in astonishing fashion.

In just his second race for Ferrari since his move from Mercedes, the seven-time world champion was excluded from the final race classification.

Now, the Prancing Horse have explained that his expulsion was due to a ‘genuine error’ made by the team.

A statement on Hamilton’s dismissal from FIA stewards read: ‘The stewards heard from the team representative of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton).

‘The plank assembly of Car 44 was measured and found to be 8.6mm (LHS), 8.6mm (car centerline) and 8.5mm (RHS).

Ferrari have explained why Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix just hours after the chequered flag in astonishing fashion

In just his second race for Ferrari since his move from Mercedes, the seven-time world champion was excluded from the final race classification

‘This is below the minimum thickness of 9mm specified under Article 3.5.9 of the Technical Regulations.

‘During the hearing the team representative confirmed that the measurement is correct and that all required procedures were performed correctly.

‘The team also acknowledged that there were no mitigating circumstances and that it was a genuine error by the team.’

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