Overview
- FIA inspections and re‑measurement confirmed skidplate thickness below the 9.0 mm minimum on both McLarens, mandating exclusion under the technical rules.
- Recorded figures reported by officials showed Norris at 8.88 mm (left rear) and 8.93 mm (right rear), and Piastri at 8.96 mm (left front) and 8.74 mm (right rear).
- Stewards finalized the disqualifications around 01:41 local time after a hearing with McLaren and precision checks using a Mitutoyo micrometer accurate to 0.001 mm.
- The revised classification leaves Max Verstappen 24 points behind Norris and tied with Piastri, with 58 points still available across Qatar’s Sprint weekend and the Abu Dhabi finale.
- George Russell moved up to second, Kimi Antonelli to third, and Nico Hülkenberg to seventh, as McLaren cited limited practice running and high‑speed bouncing and retains the right to appeal.