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McLaren’s shocking disqualification in Las Vegas: internal investigation reveals stunning revelations!

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
November 27, 2025
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McLaren’s shocking disqualification in Las Vegas: internal investigation reveals stunning revelations!
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McLaren’s Shocking Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the Las Vegas Fiasco

In a dramatic turn of events at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the McLaren Formula 1 team finds itself embroiled in controversy following a double disqualification that has sent shockwaves through the racing community. Team principal Andrea Stella has stepped forward to address the firestorm of questions erupting from this unexpected fallout, shedding light on the internal investigation that led to the stripping of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s hard-fought positions in the race.

Both drivers were disqualified after rigorous post-race technical checks revealed excessive skid plate wear, a revelation that robbed Norris of his second-place finish and Piastri of his fourth. This predicament not only disrupts McLaren’s standing but also opens the door for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is now breathing down their necks in the drivers’ championship standings, sitting level on points with Piastri and just 24 points shy of Norris with only two races remaining.

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As the tension brewed during the race, McLaren’s pit wall directed their drivers to alter their driving styles. However, the exact reason behind these instructions—whether to conserve fuel or to mitigate the damaging porpoising effect—remains shrouded in uncertainty. In a candid interview before the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix, Stella revealed how they quickly identified a brewing issue: “From the early laps of the race, it was clear from the data that the level of unexpected porpoising would be a concern,” he stated, acknowledging the challenges of monitoring the situation, particularly with Piastri’s car, which had lost critical sensor data.

The revelations didn’t stop there. Stella disclosed that both drivers had to make urgent adjustments to their driving across various sections of the circuit, yet those efforts fell short. “Unfortunately, we also saw that, because of the car operating window and the circuit characteristics, most of these actions were not effective enough in reducing porpoising,” he lamented, as the chaotic conditions contributed to their downfall.

Stella was quick to defend the team’s setup strategy, which faced significant challenges from the outset of the race due to red flags and adverse weather conditions during practice. Despite this, he insisted that McLaren had taken a “safety margin” regarding ride height. “The specific cause that led to the situation was the unexpected occurrence of extensive porpoising, inducing large vertical oscillations of the car,” he explained, emphasizing that they had not anticipated such issues based on their previous data.

The consequences of the disqualification are stark. McLaren has accepted the penalty but maintains that the breach was minor—0.12mm for Norris and 0.26mm for Piastri—yet the regulations are unforgiving. “We verified together with the technical delegate that the measurement of the skid thickness was correct,” Stella noted, pointing out that the FIA’s rigid rulebook leaves no room for leniency, leading to the harshest outcome after the technical inspection.

In a striking statement, Stella underscored the FIA’s acknowledgment that the infringement was not intentional, nor was there any deliberate attempt to flout regulations. He hinted at the necessity for the governing body to reassess penalty structures for minor infractions moving forward, especially when no performance advantage was gained. “Unlike sporting or financial rules—there is no proportionality in the application of penalties for technical regulation infringements,” he argued, calling for a future where minor breaches do not result in catastrophic penalties.

Looking ahead, McLaren remains resolute that such a mishap will not recur in the final two races of the season. “The conditions we experienced last weekend… are very specific to the operating window of the car in Vegas and the circuit characteristics,” Stella assured, expressing confidence in their established setup protocols as they gear up for the Lusail International Circuit. “We learn from every lesson, and the one in Las Vegas has provided us with invaluable insights into the operating window of the car and the porpoising regime.”

As fans and analysts alike digest this shocking turn of events, one thing is clear: the stakes are higher than ever as McLaren navigates the treacherous waters of Formula 1 with the championship on the line. Will they rise from the ashes, or will this disqualification haunt them as the season concludes? Only time will tell.

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