McLaren faces disqualification from Las Vegas GP, reigniting Verstappen's F1 title hopes

F1
November 23, 2025

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri face being disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix over a technical regulation breach: an investigation into both McLaren cars is ongoing

Lando Norris on 2025 Las Vegas GP podium

Norris finished second in Las Vegas, but faces losing the place

DPPI

November 23, 2025

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could be disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after their cars were put under investigation for breaching technical regulations.

The rear skid blocks on both McLarens were alleged to be thinner than required when inspected after the race in which Norris finished second and Piastri fourth.

Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix for exactly the same offence earlier this year.

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Norris, Piastri and McLaren team representatives have been summoned to the stewards investigating the issue, with a verdict expected later this morning.

The outcome would add an explosive twist to the final two races of the season, bringing Max Verstappen to within 24 points of championship leader Norris, and level on points with Piastri.

Norris would still carry a significant advantage in the title race, but Verstappen would move from being 42 points behind to being within a race victory of the championship leader.

Current championship standings

If McLarens are disqualified
Position Driver Points Position Driver Points
1 Norris 408 1 Norris 390
2 Piastri 378 2 Piastri 366
3 Verstappen 366 2 Verstappen 366

 

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