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McLaren has apologised, says it will investigate the reasons for its excessive plank wear after Las Vegas double disqualification for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
McLaren has issued an apology for the double disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Las Vegas due to excessive plank wear on their Formula 1 cars.
The post-race inspections revealed that the skid blocks on both cars were worn beyond the minimum thickness set by F1 regulations, leading to the disqualifications.
McLaren claimed that the issue was unintentional and there was no deliberate attempt to break the rules, but the FIA had to exclude both cars, similar to an incident with Ferrari in a previous GP.
Stella, a McLaren team member, held discussions with FIA officials regarding the matter in Vegas, where all top 10 cars were inspected and impounded for an extended period.
The team also canceled the regular media debrief and issued a statement apologizing to drivers, fans, and sponsors, promising a thorough investigation into the plank wear situation.
Norris mentioned that the team had been pushing for more performance, possibly taking risks with ride height, leading to the disqualification in Las Vegas.
