Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to a technical breach. Post-race inspections revealed that the planks under their McLaren cars were thinner than the required 9mm minimum, indicating an illegal ride height. As a result, both drivers were excluded from the final race results.
This development significantly impacts the drivers’ championship race, as Max Verstappen emerged victorious in the Las Vegas event. With Norris and Piastri losing their points, Verstappen now stands level with Piastri and trails championship leader Norris by 24 points with two races left.
Following the race, both McLaren drivers underwent a hearing with the stewards lasting over an hour, with the final decision coming hours after the Grand Prix concluded. Norris, who finished second after starting on pole but losing ground to Verstappen early on, expressed disappointment with his race performance even before learning of his disqualification. Despite his efforts to regain positions, he conceded that the Red Bull team outpaced McLaren.
Looking ahead, Norris aims to regroup for the upcoming races, acknowledging the need for improvement in performance. He plans to take a brief break to unwind before focusing on the next challenge in Qatar.