Shanghai Chaos: Hamilton, Leclerc & Gasly DISQUALIFIED in Shocking F1 Twist!
The Chinese Grand Prix delivered a spectacle that no one saw coming—on and off the track! In a dramatic post-race bombshell, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Pierre Gasly have all been disqualified, sending shockwaves through the F1 world. Just when fans thought they had witnessed a thrilling race, the stewards pulled the rug from under three big names in a stunning turn of events.
Ferrari’s Leclerc and Alpine’s Gasly were caught on the wrong side of the scales—both cars weighed one kilogram under the 800kg post-race limit after fuel drainage. A fraction of a miscalculation, a moment of misfortune, and their race results were wiped clean. Leclerc’s early clash with Hamilton had already dented his chances, but this technical blunder sealed his fate. It’s a gut-wrenching moment for Ferrari, which has been desperately chasing consistency in an already turbulent season. Gasly’s fate was no different, with Alpine left reeling from yet another setback in their ongoing battle for midfield supremacy.
And then came Hamilton’s heartbreak. The seven-time champion’s Ferrari suffered excessive plank wear, falling short of the FIA’s strict 9mm minimum thickness rule. It wasn’t strategy or skill that cost him but a technical oversight that the team admitted was an ‘honest error.’ No excuses, no appeals—just brutal, unforgiving F1 regulations at play. For a driver of Hamilton’s caliber, losing a strong finish due to a minute technicality feels like a crushing injustice, reigniting debates over whether the FIA’s strict plank rules are too harsh.
With the disqualifications, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was catapulted into victory, securing an unexpected win, while Max Verstappen—expected to dominate—was left outside the top three. Lando Norris took second, making it a double podium celebration for McLaren, a team that has struggled to reclaim past glory. The reshuffling also saw George Russell take third, giving Mercedes a much-needed morale boost. Rising stars like Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman found themselves in the top 10, making this one of the most controversial and unforgettable reshuffles in F1 history.
As debates rage on social media, fans are divided. Some call it ruthless, others say it’s the essence of racing. Should rules be enforced so rigidly when no performance gain is evident? Or is this just another chapter in F1’s history of heartbreaks and triumphs? One thing’s for sure: this Chinese Grand Prix will be debated for years to come.
