Isack Hadjar was disqualified from the qualifying session at the Miami Grand Prix due to a significant breach of FIA regulations by Red Bull Racing. The disqualification has serious implications for his race strategy.
Hadjar’s car had floorboards protruding 2mm outside the permitted reference volume. This violation led to his disqualification after he qualified in ninth position.
The FIA stewards confirmed the disqualification following an investigation. Red Bull accepted the findings of the technical delegate regarding the legality of the floorboards.
Laurent Mekies, Red Bull team boss, stated, “We made a mistake and we respect the decision of the stewards.” He emphasized that no performance advantage was intended.
As a result of the disqualification, Hadjar will start the Miami Grand Prix from 22nd position, after making changes to his power unit.
The usual penalty for such a violation is disqualification and starting from the pit lane. This incident raises questions about compliance with FIA regulations within Formula 1 teams.
The implications of this disqualification could affect not only Hadjar’s performance but also Red Bull’s overall strategy in upcoming races.