FIA disqualifies Haas F1 from qualifying in Monaco!

After hectic classification Monaco Grand Prix 2024 Formula 1The FIA ​​issued a statement leaving the decision on the result of the two Haas team cars in the hands of stewards after they discovered a technical error in the DRS, saying: “The adjustable positions of the upper rear wing on cars 20 and 27 were tested.” The adjustable items exceeded the maximum allowable 85 mm on both vehicles.

“Since this is inconsistent with Article 3.10.10 h) of the regulations, I refer this matter to the judges for consideration,” he said.

After analyzing the situation, the referees decided that both Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg would go disqualified from the sessionThis would mean they would have to start from the pit lane at the Monte Carlo track.

“The stewards heard from the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, the FIA ​​Technical Delegate, the FIA ​​Director of Single Seats and the FIA ​​Technical Director of Single Seats regarding the report received from the Technical Delegate (Document 33). about non-compliance with the article
3.10.10 of the Formula 1 Technical Regulations (“Technical Regulations”),” the statement read. “The technical delegate, after inspection, found that the adjustable positions of the upper rear wing element exceed the maximum permitted in Article 3.10.10.h. Technical regulations for 85 mm.”

“The team explained that this was due to an unintentional error on their part when adjusting the aileron flap distance. A new wing design was used, first used in Monaco. The old design has been brought into compliance with the regulations.” The greatest distance was measured from the center of the wing. The new design had the largest gaps at the wingtips, but the team did not train its mechanics to adjust the gaps to match the new design, which caused the discrepancies. “.

“The team honestly admitted their mistake. In addition, the wing met the requirements of the Technical Regulations and the FIA ​​technical team confirmed that it was satisfied with the team’s explanation of the error.
Taking into account the violation of the regulations, we will disqualify cars no. 27 and 20 from the classification.

This means that everyone who was left behind gained ground, including Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez, who were eliminated in the first quarter and thus They will start Sunday’s race in 14th and 16th place, respectively..

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