Ferrari Faces Disqualification Setback in 2025 F1 Season

Ferrari's 2025 F1 season encountered a setback with the double disqualification of their drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, at the Chinese Grand Prix due to technical infringements. Despite Hamilton's victory in the sprint race, the main race saw his car disqualified for excessive plank wear, while Leclerc's was underweight. This has left Ferrari tied with Williams at 17 points, a disappointing start for a team expected to challenge for the title. Leclerc remains optimistic, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and gradually improving performance. He acknowledges that their car's current performance is not sufficient compared to rivals like McLaren but believes small consistent improvements could lead to a successful season. Both drivers are focused on qualifying improvements to better compete with front-runners in upcoming races like the Japanese Grand Prix.