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McLaren’s Norris and Piastri Disqualified in Las Vegas After Skid-Block Breach

The ruling trims Lando Norris’s advantage to 24 points over both rivals heading into the Qatar sprint weekend.

Overview

  • FIA post‑race inspections found both McLarens with skid‑block thickness under the 9 mm minimum, with measurements cited around 8.88–8.93 mm.
  • Stewards disqualified Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after overnight hearings, stripping Norris of P2 and Piastri of P4 from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
  • Updated standings show Max Verstappen level with Piastri on 366 points and both 24 behind Norris on 390, with 58 points still available across Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
  • McLaren provided no immediate on‑the‑record explanation and postponed, then canceled, planned post‑race media appearances.
  • The penalty follows recent precedents for excessive skid wear this season, including Lewis Hamilton in China and Nico Hülkenberg in Bahrain.