Disqualifications Rock Chinese Grand Prix as Piastri Celebrates Victory
Oscar Piastri wins the Chinese Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Pierre Gasly face disqualifications for technical infringements.
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Oscar Piastri claimed victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading McLaren to another 1-2 finish alongside Lando Norris. The race was marred by disqualifications for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, both of whom failed technical inspections. Leclerc's car was found underweight, while Hamilton's did not meet the minimum plank thickness requirements. Alpine's Pierre Gasly also faced disqualification for similar underweight issues. As McLaren emerges as a dominant force this season, both Ferrari drivers left Shanghai with zero points, amidst growing concerns about their competitiveness, highlighting significant challenges ahead for the team.
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CNN·2M· "…It is the Australian’s third F1 Grand Prix victory of his career and cements McLaren’s position as the pre-season favorites to knock four-time defending champion Red Bull off the top of the drivers’ championship race."
Al Jazeera·2M· "…Piastri’s win denied Norris a third victory in a row, including last year’s season-ender, but left champions McLaren unbeaten in two races so far this year."
The Guardian·2M· "…The confidence in the balance, handling and grip of the car McLaren had enjoyed in Australia was once more in abundance when it really mattered."
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