Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri Disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix
17 hours ago
- #McLaren
- #Disqualification
- #Formula 1
- McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP due to skid block thickness below regulations.
- Norris finished second and Piastri fourth before disqualification; Verstappen gains in championship standings.
- McLaren cited mitigating circumstances like unexpected porpoising and limited testing, but stewards dismissed them.
- Similar skid block infringements occurred earlier in the season with Hamilton and Hulkenberg.
- Norris and Piastri shared post-race comments before disqualification, discussing race challenges and team strategy.
- Two Grands Prix and one Sprint remain, offering 58 points to decide the 2025 championship.