FIA Confirmed Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly Disqualified After Miami Grand Prix
The FIA has officially confirmed the disqualification of Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly following post-race inspections conducted after the Miami Grand Prix, in a decision that has dramatically altered the final classification and intensified debate across the Formula 1 paddock.
According to the FIA stewards’ report released late Sunday evening, Hamilton’s car was found to have breached technical regulations relating to excessive skid block wear underneath his Mercedes. Officials stated that the plank assembly measured below the minimum thickness permitted under FIA regulations, automatically resulting in disqualification from the race results.
Meanwhile, Gasly’s Alpine was excluded after stewards discovered that his car failed to meet the minimum weight requirement during post-race scrutineering. FIA officials confirmed that all standard procedures were followed before the ruling was issued.
The double disqualification has reshuffled the Miami Grand Prix finishing order, with several drivers promoted into higher positions and additional championship points redistributed. Both incidents are expected to have a significant effect on the constructors’ standings as the 2026 title battle continues to intensify.
Mercedes acknowledged the FIA verdict shortly after the announcement, admitting that miscalculations linked to tyre wear and setup choices may have contributed to Hamilton’s skid block issue during the race weekend. Alpine also accepted the stewards’ findings, while stressing there was no deliberate attempt to gain a competitive advantage.
The decision immediately sparked strong reactions throughout the Formula 1 paddock. Rival teams privately supported the FIA’s strict stance, insisting that technical compliance remains essential under the sport’s tightly controlled regulations. Others argued that the smallest setup changes can sometimes create unintended consequences over the course of a demanding Grand Prix weekend.
Hamilton had originally finished inside the points after a difficult but competitive race in Miami, while Gasly was praised for extracting strong pace from the Alpine package throughout the event. Both results, however, have now been wiped from the official standings.
The FIA reiterated that post-race technical inspections are a routine part of every Formula 1 weekend and warned teams that further scrutiny will continue throughout the remainder of the season.
With tensions already growing between several leading teams over aerodynamic interpretations and car legality, the Miami fallout has added another layer of controversy to what is rapidly becoming one of the most unpredictable Formula 1 campaigns in recent years.