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McLaren Apologizes After Norris and Piastri Disqualified in Las Vegas as Title Race Tightens

The team blames unexpected porpoising caused by floor damage.

Overview

  • A post‑race FIA inspection found the skid plank thickness below the minimum on both McLarens, leading to exclusion and loss of all Las Vegas points.
  • Official readings showed Oscar Piastri at 8.96 mm front and 8.74 mm rear, and Lando Norris at 8.88 mm and 8.93 mm, which failed the mandated limit.
  • Max Verstappen retained victory as the revised podium moved George Russell to second and Kimi Antonelli to third.
  • The standings now show Norris on 390 points with Verstappen and Piastri tied on 366, with two rounds remaining and 58 points available.
  • FIA stewards said the breach was not intentional, and McLaren shifts focus to the Qatar Grand Prix on November 30.