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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been excluded from the results of Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, in a huge twist to the 2025 F1 title battle
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been excluded from the results of the 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix due to a skid block wear infringement, altering the title battle significantly. This exclusion resulted in Max Verstappen claiming the victory with George Russell in second and Kimi Antonelli in third. McLaren’s attempts to mitigate the unintentional breach were deemed insufficient, leading to both drivers being disqualified, affecting the championship standings. The disqualifications have major implications down the grid, including Mercedes extending their lead over Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. The DSQ also sees Haas cars entering the points, showcasing the ripple effect of McLaren’s exclusion on the race results.
