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Hulkenberg Disqualified for Plank Violation at Bahrain GP

4/15/2025

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Nico Hulkenberg faced disqualification from the Bahrain Grand Prix when his car's floor plank was found to be 8.4mm, falling short of the required 9mm. This incident adds to the season's plank violations, including Lewis Hamilton's in China. However, Sauber's standings remain intact, as Hulkenberg finished 13th, well outside the points.

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Nico Hulkenberg faced disqualification from the Bahrain Grand Prix when his car's floor plank was found to be 8.4mm, falling short of the required 9mm. This incident adds to the season's plank violations, including Lewis Hamilton's in China. However, Sauber's standings remain intact, as Hulkenberg finished 13th, well outside the points.