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McLaren Shock: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Disqualified, F1 Title Race Turned Upside Down!

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November 23, 2025
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McLaren Shock: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Disqualified, F1 Title Race Turned Upside Down!
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Shockwaves in Las Vegas: McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Disqualified in F1 Title Showdown!

In a stunning twist that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 world, championship frontrunner Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to their cars failing crucial post-race technical inspections. This dramatic turn of events not only nullifies their impressive finishes—Norris clinching second and Piastri coming in fourth—but also reshapes the entire narrative of the championship with only two races left on the calendar.

Norris, who was riding high on a wave of momentum, now finds himself leading the standings with a precarious 24-point advantage over Piastri and the newly-emboldened Max Verstappen, who is in striking distance to claim his fifth world title. With the Qatar Grand Prix just around the corner, where a maximum of 58 points are up for grabs, the stakes have never been higher. The season finale in Abu Dhabi on December 5-7 promises to be a nail-biting conclusion that fans cannot afford to miss, with all the action broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.

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The drama unfolded as Norris was instructed by his team to slow down in the final laps of the race, losing precious time and positioning to rival George Russell. Initially, the reason for this sudden slowdown was unclear, but the stewards later revealed that Norris’ car had two skid block measurements that fell below the mandated 9mm limit. His front right skid block measured at a mere 8.88mm, while the right rear was clocked at 8.93mm. Piastri’s situation was even more dire, with three of his measurements failing to comply: 8.96mm for the front left, 8.74mm for the front right, and 8.90mm for the right rear.

In a desperate bid to salvage their results, McLaren argued that “potentially accidental damage” may have influenced the skid block wear, suggesting that external factors could have impacted their performance. However, the stewards rejected this defense, stating unequivocally that the measurements confirmed a breach of the technical regulations. They noted, “The rear skids were re-measured in the presence of the Stewards and the three McLaren representatives, and those measurements confirmed that the skids did not comply with the regulations.”

The FIA later emphasized that while they believed the breach to be unintentional, there was simply no room for leniency in the regulations. “Unfortunately, there was no provision in the regulations or in precedent for any penalty other than the usual penalty (i.e. disqualification),” they stated, leaving McLaren and its drivers to grapple with the fallout of this monumental miscalculation.

This upheaval has propelled Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Williams’ Carlos Sainz into the top five standings, while the Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg have also climbed the ranks. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, who lamented that 2025 has been the “worst season ever,” finds himself classified in eighth position, while Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have snagged points in ninth and tenth place.

As the racing world reflects on this catastrophic misstep for McLaren, questions abound—did a simple miscalculation lead to their disqualification? Sky Sports’ Nigel Chiu speculated that Norris had mentioned the car was “porpoising,” meaning it was bouncing over the bumps on the Las Vegas track. The team faced challenges on Friday due to interrupted practice sessions, limiting their ability to test their high-fuel setups effectively. The race day itself was fast-paced, with minimal interruptions, allowing drivers to push their limits, potentially leading to excessive wear on the skid blocks.

As we gear up for the Qatar Grand Prix, the tension is palpable. The implications of this disqualification are profound and far-reaching, promising a thrilling climax to the season. Buckle up, F1 fans—the race for the championship is far from over!

Tags: 1958-formula-1-season2025-mclaren-f1-championshipLando NorrisLewis HamiltonOscar Piastri
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