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McLaren are in trouble with the FIA stewards after the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
McLaren is facing a double FIA investigation for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s cars after the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to the rearmost skid of both cars measuring less than the minimum required thickness of 9mm.
FIA Technical Delegate Jo Bauer referred the matter to the stewards following post-race checks, leading to both cars being investigated for a potential breach of regulations.
There is a precedent for similar exclusions, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton getting disqualified earlier in the year for the same violation.
A potential exclusion of the McLarens could significantly impact the 2025 F1 title race, with Piastri and Max Verstappen closing in on Norris if both cars are disqualified.
Sky Sports F1 pitlane reporter Ted Kravitz first reported the investigation, initially believing it only applied to Norris’s car before clarification from the FIA.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella’s post-race press conference was delayed as the investigations unfolded, involving issues related to fuel samples and plank wear on the cars.
