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The disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Las Vegas ultimately cost McLaren the chance to break a landmark F1 record.
During F1’s summer break, McLaren seemed poised to win the constructors’ championship and either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri could have been drivers’ champion. Prior to the break, McLaren achieved four one-two finishes in Austria, Britain, Belgium, and Hungary, raising hopes of breaking a glass ceiling landmark. Although McLaren had the potential to score 1,000 points in the constructors’ championship, they fell short with a total of 833 points, placing only 27 points behind Red Bull’s record of 860 points in 2023. Despite missing the chance to break the points record, McLaren’s success was notable, with Norris scoring 423 points and Piastri adding 410 points to the team’s tally. In terms of points, McLaren would have surpassed Red Bull if additional points were not expunged for excessive plank wear, highlighting the team’s strong performance throughout the season.
