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Shocking Disqualification: Hulkenberg Stripped of Bahrain F1 Finish for Skid Block Violation

David Castro by David Castro
April 14, 2025
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Shocking Disqualification: Hulkenberg Stripped of Bahrain F1 Finish for Skid Block Violation

In a shocking turn of events at the Bahrein Grand Prix, Nico Hulkenberg has been disqualified due to excessive wear on the ‘skid block’ of his car’s flat bottom. The German driver from Kick Sauber saw his 13th place stripped away after making an impressive climb of three positions during the race. However, post-race inspections uncovered a breach of regulations that led to his disqualification.

The Technical Delegate of the FIA F1, Jo Bauer, confirmed that Hulkenberg’s car’s rear skid block was below the minimum thickness required by the Technical Regulations. Measurements taken along the stiffness compliance area at three different points revealed thickness values of 8.4 mm (left side), 8.5 mm (car centerline), and 8.4 mm (right side). These measurements fell short of the 9 mm minimum thickness mandated by Article 3.5.9 e) of the Technical Regulations, prompting the matter to be escalated to the stewards who later imposed the penalty.

Article 3.5.9 e) of the Technical Regulations pertains to the mounting area of the ‘plank’ on an F1 car. It stipulates, “The thickness of the plank mounting as measured perpendicular to the reference plane must be 10mm ± 0.2mm and must be consistent when new. A minimum thickness of 9mm will be accepted due to wear, and compliance with this provision will be verified at the perimeters of the designated holes.” Hulkenberg’s disqualification comes on the heels of Lewis Hamilton suffering a similar fate at the Chinese Grand Prix, where the Ferrari man was stripped of a points-scoring finish.

Hulkenberg’s teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto, initially finished as the last classified driver at the Bahrain International Circuit in 19th place. However, following the stewards’ decision, Bortoleto moves up one position in the final classification.

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