The Formula 1 world is buzzing with the latest scandal surrounding Ferrari’s disqualification at the Chinese Grand Prix. What seemed like a straightforward race for Charles Leclerc turned into a nightmare as his Ferrari was found to be underweight, leading to his disqualification. But what caused this shocking turn of events?
Rumors and theories are swirling, with one particularly bizarre one gaining traction – a leaky water bottle. Yes, you read that right, a leaky water bottle might have been the culprit behind Ferrari’s disqualification.
Team principal Fred Vasseur hinted at this theory, suggesting that the loss of weight could be attributed to Charles Leclerc’s leaking drinking bottle. In an interview with L’Equipe, Vasseur revealed, “We also lost a liter of water with Charles’ drinking [bottle] leaking. The loss of weight is always an addition of many small factors.”
A liter of water is equivalent to roughly one kilogram of weight, which could have pushed Leclerc’s Ferrari under the minimum weight requirement. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the F1 community, raising questions about the meticulous calculations and preparations that go into each race.
If proven true, this would not be the first time Leclerc faced issues with his water bottle, indicating a potential recurring problem within the Ferrari team that needs urgent attention.
As the investigation unfolds, all eyes are on Ferrari to address this anomaly and ensure that such a bizarre disqualification does not happen again. The F1 season is heating up, and with controversies like this, the drama off the track is proving to be as intense as the action on it. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.