P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix leaves the team “compromised”.
McLaren will face challenges in the final two races of the 2025 F1 season following their double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri lost their second and fourth place finishes due to skid blocks being below the allowed minimum depth.
This setback puts Norris ahead of Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 24 points before the Qatar race.
Former F1 technical director Gary Anderson criticized McLaren’s error, calling it one of the worst mistakes from a team in a long time.
The implications of McLaren’s blunder will affect their strategy for the upcoming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
McLaren needs to be cautious with plank wear, fuel levels, and cooling to avoid further setbacks and prevent a potential collapse in the championship race.
