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Unexpected One-Stop Race Leads to Ferrari’s Underweight Car Issue at Chinese Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 23, 2025
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Unexpected One-Stop Race Leads to Ferrari’s Underweight Car Issue at Chinese Grand Prix

In the world of Formula 1, every detail matters, and none more so than the weight of the race cars. The revelation that Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari was underweight post-race at the Chinese Grand Prix created a wave of speculation. The Ferrari team has now come forward to shed light on the incident, attributing the weight discrepancy to unexpected tyre wear from the race’s unforeseen one-stop strategy.

While the Shanghai International Circuit is known for its unpredictable conditions, this latest twist has left many in the F1 community perplexed. Leclerc, along with his teammate Lewis Hamilton, ended the race on a somewhat disappointing note, finishing fifth and sixth respectively. However, the real shock came after the race when the Ferrari racing duo was disqualified for failing to meet the post-race weight criteria.

In the high-stakes world of F1 racing, such a disqualification can have significant implications. Yet, the Ferrari team has maintained a transparent approach in addressing the issue. They’ve attributed the underweight car to increased tyre wear resulting from the unexpected one-stop race. A strategy that, while providing an element of surprise, also put undue stress on the tyres, leading to a greater weight loss than anticipated.

In a further twist to the tale, the Ferrari team also conceded to having ‘misjudged’ Hamilton’s skid wear. The complexities of F1 racing are such that every aspect of the car’s performance can have a substantial impact on the end result. Misjudging an element as critical as skid wear can significantly affect the car’s balance and handling, potentially altering the outcome of a race.

The incident at the Chinese Grand Prix serves as a stark reminder of the precision and attention to detail required in Formula 1 racing. Not only does it highlight the importance of thorough pre-race checks and strategy planning, but it also emphasizes the need for accurate post-race assessments and adjustments. As the Ferrari team continues to navigate the fallout from the incident, the racing community will undoubtedly be watching closely, eager to learn from these unexpected challenges.

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