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Sauber Shame: Hulkenberg Disqualified for Illegal Plank in Bahrain Grand Prix

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 13, 2025
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Sauber Shame: Hulkenberg Disqualified for Illegal Plank in Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 13, 2025 Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg before the race REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Formula 1 Scandal: Sauber Disqualified, Nico Hulkenberg at the Center of Controversy

In a shocking turn of events, Sauber’s weekend ended in disgrace as Nico Hulkenberg was disqualified for a violation that rocked the Bahrain Grand Prix. The team’s car was found to have an abnormal consumption of the plank located beneath the car’s floor, leading to Hulkenberg’s disqualification by the race officials.

The controversy arose when the technical delegate, Jo Bauer, discovered irregularities in the thickness of the plank on the Sauber-Ferrari driven by Hulkenberg. The measurements revealed a thickness of 8.4, 8.5, and 8.4 millimeters at various points, falling below the required 9 millimeters minimum thickness set by the FIA regulations. This breach of Article 3.5.9 letter e) of the technical regulations regarding the plank’s thickness ultimately led to Hulkenberg’s disqualification.

The FIA regulations mandate a minimum thickness of 10 millimeters for a new plank, with a minimum of 9 millimeters at the end of each session due to wear from the car’s contact with the track surface. The excessive wear on Sauber’s plank raised suspicions and resulted in the team’s downfall at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

This incident mirrors past disqualifications in Formula 1, notably Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification in Shanghai for a similar violation. The scrutiny on the technical aspects of the cars highlights the intense competition and the lengths teams may go to gain a competitive edge.

As the dust settles on this latest scandal, the repercussions for Sauber and Hulkenberg are yet to be fully realized. The Formula 1 community remains abuzz with speculation and debate surrounding the controversial disqualification, underscoring the high stakes and unforgiving nature of the sport.

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