Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Formula 1 Championship in Turmoil: Norris Disqualified, Verstappen in Title Contention
In a dramatic turn of events, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for not meeting the minimum skid plank thickness.
This has thrown the Formula 1 championship into chaos with Max Verstappen now a serious contender.
Norris must secure good finishes in the remaining races to win the title, while Verstappen needs to win both remaining races to have a chance.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP for skid plank infringement
Max Verstappen now 24 points behind Norris with two races left
Norris must finish at least P2 in remaining races to secure title
Verstappen needs to win both Qatar and Abu Dhabi races to have a chance
FIA confirms disqualification was unintentional
- Who
- Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen
- What
- Disqualified from Las Vegas GP, championship in contention
- When
- November 22, 2025
- Where
- Las Vegas, USA
- Why
- To win the Formula 1 championship
McLaren's Perspective
FIA's Perspective
Skid Plank Wear
McLaren's Perspective
McLaren maintains their cars comply with regulations
FIA's Perspective
FIA investigates potential excessive wear, similar to Lewis Hamilton's case
- Championship Leader
- Lando Norris
- Points Difference
- 24 points
- Races Left
- 2
- Next Race
- Qatar Grand Prix
- Disqualification Reason
- Excessive skid plank wear
Sources
F1 2025: Max Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix as FIA probes McLaren racers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Formula One: McLaren duo Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Norris In Trouble: How Max Verstappen Can Possibly Win The 2025 F1 Championship After Las Vegas GP
Why were McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP? All you need to know
