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 beneath the McLaren cars were thinner than the required 9mm, indicating an illegal ride height. Consequently, both drivers were removed from the final race results.
This development has significant implications for the championship standings, as Max Verstappen claimed victory in Las Vegas. With Norris and Piastri losing their points, Verstappen now sits level with Piastri and trails championship leader Norris by 24 points with two races left.
Following the race, Norris, who initially finished second after starting on pole, engaged in a fierce battle with Verstappen but eventually slipped to third behind George Russell. Despite his efforts to regain positions, Norris could not catch Verstappen, putting his championship lead at risk from both his McLaren teammate and the Red Bull driver.
Prior to the disqualification, Norris expressed disappointment in his performance, acknowledging the lack of pace compared to Red Bull. Looking ahead, he plans to regroup for the upcoming rounds and strive for improvement.