Mercedes And Ferrari Stumble In US Grand Prix, Unveiling Plank Rule Struggles
In a rather frustrating turn of events at the recent US Grand Prix, both Mercedes and Ferrari found themselves on the wrong side of Formula 1’s stringent plank rules. The post-race disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc marked a rare occurrence in F1 history, where cars faced penalties due to the wear and tear of their planks. On the other hand, it also exposes the flaws of the sport’s current format, particularly the quality of the race tracks and the sustainability of sprint races. The Fragile World of Plank Rules According to Motorsport.com, the plank rules in Formula 1 are more delicate than they might appear. The regulations allow… Continue Reading »