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McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to technical infringements, as their cars had excessive plank wear and did not meet the 9mm thickness requirement of the rear skid block.
This disqualification shakes up the F1 title race, with Norris now 24 points ahead of Max Verstappen and Piastri going into the last two rounds of the season.
Despite Red Bull’s Verstappen winning in Las Vegas, McLaren’s disqualification gives him a chance to fight for the championship.
With 58 points remaining in the last two races and sprint race, McLaren’s exclusion elevates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to second and third place on the podium.
The stewards confirmed the breach of regulations regarding the rear skids’ thickness and there were discussions on penalties, but ultimately McLaren’s disqualification stood.
