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F1 title race in chaos after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas

Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren wave on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) — Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren wave on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The disqualification was due to excessive skid plank wear on both cars, which fell below the FIA's minimum 9mm thickness requirement.
This dramatic post-race development significantly tightens the 2025 Formula 1 title race.
Race winner Max Verstappen is now just 24 points behind championship leader Norris and level on points with Piastri.
Norris's initial 30-point lead over Piastri has been reduced, with 58 points still available in the final two rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP in seismic F1 title swing — In full