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Cars failed to meet minimum skid wear measurements
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Loss of points places title within reach of Max Verstappen
McLaren have held their hands up and issued an apology to their drivers after their breach of Formula One regulations led to the disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the two leading title contenders, from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and put the F1 drivers’ championship within the grasp of the reigning champion, Max Verstappen.
The race was won by the Red Bull driver but Norris took a strong second and Piastri fourth. However, four hours after the race and following an investigation by the FIA, both were disqualified after the skid blocks on the floor of their cars were found to have been worn down below the 9mm limit defined in the rules.
Written by Giles Richards in Las Vegas
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/23/mclarens-lando-norris-and-oscar-piastri-disqualified-from-las-vegas-gp under the title “McLaren apologise to Norris, Piastri and fans for Las Vegas Grand Prix disqualification”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
