EXPLAINED: Why Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were

There was a shock following the outcome of the United States Grand Prix, as Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was stripped of his P2 finish, while Charles Leclerc of Ferrari also lost his P6. But what caused the pair’s disqualifications, which rules did they break, and how did their teams respond?

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GP

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