McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after their cars were found not to comply with technical regulations.
Norris appeared to have moved a step closer to his first world title with a second-place finish, having started out on pole in Nevada.
But shortly after Max Verstappen’s victory, Norris learned that he and McLaren team-mate Piastri were under investigation due to excessive skid block wear.
‘Post-race, the rearmost skid wear on both McLaren MCL39 machines was found to be below the minimum 9mm thickness by technical delegates on inspection,’ an official statement read.
‘The matter was referred to the stewards, who subsequently disqualified both cars from the official result, with Norris having finished second and Piastri fourth.
‘As a result, race winner Max Verstappen has made a significant gain with regards to the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, as the Red Bull man now sits level on points with Oscar Piastri on 366. Lando Norris is 24 points ahead on 390 at the top of the standings with just two rounds of the season to go.’
More to follow.