20 h. ago McLaren make Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri apology after Las Vegas shocker

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were both disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after McLaren breached technical regulations on skid thickness, dealing a blow to their championship hopes with two races remaining

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20 h. ago Lando Norris disqualified, new podium order – 8 key points from the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won a wet Las Vegas Grand Prix, but the gap on standings leaser Lando Norris closed that much more after both McLaren drivers were disqualified after the race

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23 h. ago McLaren pinpoint reason behind rules breach after Lando Norris disqualified at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified in Las Vegas after falling foul of FIA technical regulations, boosting race winner Max Verstappen’s world title chances

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24 h. ago McLaren issue Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri apology as Las Vegas disqualification explained

McLaren have released a statement apologising to both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after the two drivers were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, following P2 and P4 finishes.

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24 h. ago Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri send McLaren message as Max Verstappen back in title race

Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after their respective McLaren cars failed post-race technical checks

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25 h. ago Verstappen back in F1 title race after Norris and Piastri disqualification follows his Las Vegas win

Max Verstappen now only 24 points behind Lando NorrisSkid blocks on McLaren pair’s cars worn down too farMax Verstappen swept to victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in dominant fashion, enough as he crossed the line to keep him just clinging on to hopes of retaining the world championship. But more than four hours after the race had concluded, the Dutchman found himself catapulted right back into the fight as the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified.Norris had finished second and Piastri fourth, solid enough results to maintain an advantage over Verstappen, but two hours after the race the FIA announced it was investigating the wear on the skid blocks on their cars. They were found to be worn down beyond the limits of the regulations, leading to a double disqualification, as the rules around skid wear, which ensures the cars run at the prescribed height, are hard and fast and there are almost no mitigating circumstances. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Cars failed to meet minimum skid wear measurementsLoss of points places title within reach of Max VerstappenBoth McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the two leading protagonists of the Formula One world championship, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The decision came over four hours after the conclusion of the race, their cars having been found to have breached regulations around the thickness of the skid block on the floor of the car.The judgment puts Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the defending champion, right back into contention in the title fight, with Norris now leading by 24 points from Piastri and Verstappen, who are level on points, Piastri in second on count-back of winning more races. There are two meetings remaining of the championship, in Qatar next week and Abu Dhabi on 7 December. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates F1 Las Vegas GP to keep championship hopes alive

Red Bull driver all but untouchable under the lights in NevadaLando Norris took second, George Russell third and Oscar Piastri fourthMax Verstappen has won the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a dominant drive that was enough to just keep his world championship hopes alive. Title leader Lando Norris took second and with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in fourth he managed to put another six points on him, with the Australian too just hanging on to his title chances.With the second place, Norris, while he will not countenance allowing the thought of it to cloud his approach, must be considered world champion in waiting. He now leads Piastri by 30 points; 58 remain on the table from the final two meetings in Qatar, which includes a sprint race, and Abu Dhabi. If Norris comes out of the meeting in Doha with a 26 point lead he will seal the championship there. As it stands finishing in front of Piastri and Verstappen in both races in Qatar would be enough. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago McLaren theory rubbished as Lando Norris' private thoughts on Oscar Piastri emerge

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been battling it out at the top of the Formula One leaderboard this season, but the McLaren duo have shown they have each other's backs

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3 d. ago Lando Norris fastest in Vegas as practice suspended due to loose manhole cover

Norris, who holds a 24-point championship lead heading into the concluding three rounds of the season, saw off Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.

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7 d. ago Lando Norris casts doubt over McLaren F1 car ahead of Las Vegas GP

Norris has a 24-point lead over teammate Oscar Piastri, but McLaren struggled in Vegas last year

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1 week ago Oscar Piastri explains true state of Lando Norris relationship amid F1 title fight

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have been team-mates at McLaren for three years and are now battling it out for the 2025 F1 World Championship with three races to go

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1 week ago Australian restaurant chain apologises for burger curse as Oscar Piastri hopes to turn F1 season around

Grill’d apologises for jinxing 24-year-old with promotionPiastri’s manager Mark Webber backs McLaren driver to rebound from Formula One woesAs Oscar Piastri desperately works to rebound from his recent Formula One woes, an Australian restaurant chain is doing its part to keep his title hopes alive.After offering free burgers for every time the Australian made the podium, Grill’d burger chain has apologised for putting a “curse” on the McLaren driver. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lando Norris: Max Verstappen ‘is going to be a threat’ in championship race

Lando Norris leads the standings by 24 points.

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2 w. ago Lando Norris dedicates Brazilian GP win to beloved F1 mentor

Gil de Ferran worked with Lando Norris at McLaren before his shock death in December 2023, aged just 56, and is a much-missed member of the motorsport community

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2 w. ago Lando Norris pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Gil de Ferran with signature helmet at F1 testing

The McLaren driver features in the afternoon session on the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain

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2 w. ago Lando Norris' 'flying' comment made as difference between McLaren drivers clear

Lando Norris was in fine form in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday afternoon, and he's been doing brilliantly in the latter stages of the Formula 1 season

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2 w. ago Lando Norris has the edge on title rival Oscar Piastri in practice at Sao Paulo

The McLarens dominated again at Interlagos.

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2 w. ago Lando Norris merch slashed in price in massive early Black Friday sale

Lando Norris and McLaren are lighting up the Formula One world championship title race and fans can support their stars with a stunning Black Friday sale.

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2 w. ago Oscar Piastri has ‘already reached his limit’ in F1 title battle, says former champion

Piastri now trails McLaren teammate Lando Norris by one point, having previously led since April

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