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Lando Norris’ grip on the 2025 drivers’ championship looked to be tightening after a second-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix while Oscar Piastri…
Lando Norris appeared to solidify his lead in the 2025 drivers’ championship with a second-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while Oscar Piastri lagged in fourth. However, post-race, both drivers were disqualified for excessive wear on their skid blocks, revealed through an FIA investigation initiated by Ted Kravitz on Sky Sports F1.
Andrea Stella’s cancelled media commitments hinted at trouble within McLaren, as their oversight in managing the skid block wear raised questions, especially during a tight championship battle. Max Verstappen’s victory now propels him into the title race, only 24 points behind Norris, while also bringing Mercedes into contention for second place in the constructors’ standings.
With key players like Verstappen and Piastri tied on points and the thrilling sprint weekend ahead, the championship dynamics have shifted dramatically, setting the stage for an intense finale. The removal of the fastest lap point for the 2025 season aims to eliminate strategic gameplay seen in previous seasons, where drivers pursued the point at the expense of race positions, adding further intrigue to the evolving landscape of Formula 1.
