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FIA likely to standardize floor plank on next-generation F1 cars
The FIA is seeking to simplify the floor plank component on F1’s cars by standardizing the element on the sport's next-generation 2026 machines. The plank became a point of contention last October when Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix for exceeding the components tolerated wear limits. While extenuating circumstances played a role - such as Austin’s bumpy nature and cars heading into Parc Fermé directly after FP1 due to the race weekend’s sprint format, thus leaving teams with insufficient time to properly gauge their car’s ride-height - the FIA was criticized for its selective scrutineering approach, with Hamilton alleging...
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