P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are almost certainly facing disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, having a severe impact on their title hopes.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are facing disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to excessive plank wear. Norris had to resort to extreme fuel-saving tactics in the final laps, finishing 20.7s behind the winner Max Verstappen and only three seconds ahead of George Russell. The FIA’s technical delegate confirmed that the plank wear on both cars was below the minimum thickness. The disqualifications will have a significant impact on the F1 title race, marking McLaren’s first-ever double DSQ. With Norris at 390 points, Piastri at 366, and Verstappen also at 366, the trio will now be separated by 24 points heading into the Qatar race, with 58 points at stake.
