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A double disqualification for McLaren in Las Vegas allowed Max Verstappen to get closer to the lead of the drivers’ championship.
McLaren has denied seeking to implement team orders for the final rounds of the 2025 F1 season. This decision follows Max Verstappen’s increased threat in the drivers’ championship after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite both McLaren drivers being disqualified due to skid block wear, Verstappen’s victory tied him with Oscar Piastri and placed him just 24 points behind championship leader Lando Norris. McLaren confirmed they will not favor one driver to combat Verstappen’s surge in the upcoming races, remaining confident in their ability to compete for the double world championship.
