Overview
- Post-race inspections found the rearmost skids on both McLarens below the 9 mm minimum, with Norris’ car measuring 8.88 mm front and 8.93 mm rear, and Piastri’s 8.74 mm front and 8.90 mm rear.
- Stewards said the breach appeared unintentional but noted precedent and regulations leave disqualification as the applicable penalty for excessive plank wear.
- McLaren accepted the ruling, apologized to the drivers, and said it will investigate factors including unexpected porpoising, limited practice running, and possible accidental damage.
- With the McLarens removed, Mercedes’ George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were promoted to second and third in the final Las Vegas classification behind winner Max Verstappen.
- Revised standings show Lando Norris on 390 points, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen tied on 366, as the Qatar sprint weekend offers up to 58 points and gives Norris a chance to clinch if he leaves Doha 26 clear.