The FIA ​​has announced the result of a series of tests in front of the Canadian Grand Prix for the Ferrari F1 Charles Leclerc pilot – one of which could have seen the Pilot Monegasque disqualified.
At the end of each race, a random driver is selected from the top 10 to undergo a series of rigorous tests to control their car complies with technical regulations, with Leclerc selected after theSpanish GP.
As usual, the FIA ​​has announced the results of these tests on the following weekend, in which physical inspections were carried out on Leclerc’s rear brake system.
One aspect of the inspections in particular could have landed the Ferrari star in trouble, with article 11.1.2 of the technical regulations that affirm that “the brake system must be designed so that within each circuit, the forces applied to the brake bearings have the same magnitude and act as opposing couples on a certain brake disc.
“Any system or mechanism that can systematically or intentionally produce asymmetrical braking couples for a specific axis.”
Therefore, if Leclerc’s car was in violation of this during the inspections, it would have been disqualified by the Spanish family doctor.
Fortunately for Leclerc and Ferrari, all the inspected components were found in accordance with technical regulations and no penalties have been applied.
Leclerc and Ferrari avoid disqualification
Ferrari would have been happy to avoid disqualification after theThe double disqualification of the teamAt the beginning of this year at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Both Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc were stripped of their sixth and fifth place, after Leclerc’s car was 1 kg under the weight limit of the 800 kg car and the Hamilton table under the car had an excessive half -millimeter wear.
If Leclerc had been disqualified by the Spanish family doctor, it would have been an even more expensive loss of points than in China, after having ensured third place and a point on the podium.
The 27 -year -old reached three podium finishes in 2025 and together with Hamilton he helped Ferrari in Rocket up to second place inChampionship of manufacturersDeadverts to Mercedes and Red Bull.
