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Ocon Disqualified After Haas Wing Fails Key Test

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Esteban Ocon has been disqualified from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying due to his Haas car's rear wing failing a deflection test, exceeding the 0.5mm limit.
As a result, he will start from the pitlane, having qualified 18th amid significant braking issues.
The Haas team cited a production error for the wing's failure, confirming the test was conducted correctly.
This incident is the first disqualification under new regulations to prevent excessive wing flexing in F1.
Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon will advance one position on the grid following Ocon's disqualification.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, Formula 1 implemented new regulations to improve safety and performance, including a strict 0.5mm deflection limit for rear wings. This change, affecting teams like Haas, was enforced when Esteban Ocon was disqualified for non-compliance. Such regulations reflect ongoing efforts to ensure competitive integrity in motorsport, influencing future design and engineering practices within the industry.

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Story summary

Esteban Ocon has been disqualified from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying due to his Haas car's rear wing failing a deflection test, exceeding the 0.5mm limit.
As a result, he will start from the pitlane, having qualified 18th amid significant braking issues.
The Haas team cited a production error for the wing's failure, confirming the test was conducted correctly.
This incident is the first disqualification under new regulations to prevent excessive wing flexing in F1.
Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon will advance one position on the grid following Ocon's disqualification.

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