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Oscar Piastri suffered a painful disqualification in Las Vegas following a technical infringement.
After being disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to excessive skid plank wear, Oscar Piastri urged McLaren to reset and refocus. The disqualification impacted both Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris, maintaining a 24-point gap between them with two races remaining. On the other hand, Max Verstappen benefited from the outcome, now tying in points with Piastri in the drivers’ championship. Despite the setback, Piastri expressed disappointment over the lost opportunity for points and emphasized the need to strive for the best results in the upcoming rounds. The team is preparing for the Qatar Grand Prix, a track where Piastri has previously performed well, aiming to make the most of the final races of the season. McLaren issued apologies to both Piastri and Norris for the error that led to their disqualification in Las Vegas.
