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Isack Hadjar Disqualified From Miami Qualifying, Will Start From Pit Lane

A 2 millimetre floor overage triggered the penalty under FIA checks.

Overview

  • Race stewards voided Hadjar’s P9 in qualifying after post-session inspection and assigned a pit-lane start for the Miami Grand Prix.
  • FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer reported the front left and right floor sections exceeded the 2026 limit by two millimetres.
  • The breach was found in routine scrutineering, where officials measure parts like the floor against fixed reference dimensions.
  • Starting from the pit lane removes his earned grid spot and forces a recovery drive with a likely weaker strategy window.
  • Hadjar said he struggled with downshifts and straight-line speed on Saturday, while Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen qualified second.