Norris and Piastri Disqualified from Las Vegas GP Following FIA Probe
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix due to technical violations. This decision has significant implications for both drivers and the McLaren team.
Norris and Piastri Disqualified from Las Vegas GP Following FIA Probe
The FIA stewards conducted a thorough post-race investigation that led to the disqualification of both McLaren drivers. During scrutineering, the teams discovered that the plank thickness on their cars was below the mandatory nine millimeters specified in the regulations.
Details of the Disqualification
- Event: 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix
- Drivers Affected: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
- Team: McLaren
- Technical Violation: Inadequate plank thickness
- Plank Thickness Requirement: 9 millimeters
Both drivers were summoned before the stewards following the findings. The straightforward nature of the breach left little room for argument. Consequently, they were disqualified, losing their second and fourth-place finishes.
Impact on the Championship Standings
This disqualification has critical ramifications for the Drivers’ Championship as two race weekends remain in the season. Despite the setback, Norris maintains a 24-point lead over Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, who are currently tied at 366 points each. Norris’s total stands at 390 points.
The race itself was intense, with Norris initially working to close the gap to Verstappen. However, he finished over 20 seconds behind the race leader due to a fuel issue that required him to conserve resources.
While Norris provided the required one-liter fuel sample post-race, the summons he and Piastri faced pertained solely to the plank thickness violation. This highlights the importance of adhering to all technical regulations in competitive racing.
As the season progresses, the outcome of this incident will be closely monitored, with fans awaiting updates on any further developments.
