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Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from the Chinese Grand Prix has sparked concerns about “trust” issues within Ferrari. The seven-time world champion was disqualified due to excessive skid wear on his car, while teammate Charles Leclerc was disqualified for a car weight breach ¹.

According to Bernie Collins, a former race strategist and current Sky F1 analyst, Ferrari’s repeated errors could lead to Hamilton losing trust in the team. Collins compared the situation to when Sebastian Vettel joined Aston Martin, emphasizing the importance of building trust between the driver and team ¹.

Ferrari has acknowledged the mistakes, stating that they misjudged the skid wear consumption by a small margin and that Leclerc’s one-stop strategy led to high tire wear, causing the car to be underweight ². The team has assured that they will learn from the mistakes and ensure they don’t happen again.

The double disqualification has significant implications for Ferrari, resulting in the loss of 18 points. This setback comes at a crucial time, with the team already trailing in the championship standings ¹.