Overview
- Max Verstappen remains the official Las Vegas winner and is now level with Oscar Piastri on 366 points, both 24 behind championship leader Norris on 390.
- The FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer flagged excessive rear skid wear on both McLarens, and stewards confirmed non‑compliance during re-measurements conducted in the team’s presence.
- Stewards recorded that disqualification was the only penalty available under the regulations and precedent, noting they believed the breach was unintentional.
- McLaren cited unexpected porpoising, curtailed practice and potential floor damage as mitigation, but officials ruled those arguments insufficient to alter the outcome.
- The revised classification lifts Mercedes to a double podium with Russell second and Antonelli third, and resets the title picture with 58 points left across the Qatar sprint and Abu Dhabi finale.