McLaren, Las Vegas and F1
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Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for the thickness of the rearmost skid of their cars being less than the required thickness. Specifically, the rearmost skid wear on their cars was "below the minimum 9mm thickness by technical delegates on inspection."
Liam Lawson has issued an apology to Oscar Piastri for his role in the pair’s collision during the opening of Formula 1 ‘s Las Vegas Grand Prix. The incident occurred when the Kiwi got ahead of the Australian’s McLaren at Turn 1 at lights out in the Nevada night race, taking fifth place.
Oscar Piastri’s long-term McLaren future faces new questions as fresh commentary sparks debate over his next move and the team’s title fight dynamics.
Max Verstappen remains firmly in the title fight with two races left after winning in Las Vegas and cutting Lando Norris’s lead to 24 points following a post-race disqualification.
McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri has responded to a social media controversy which saw his account repost a conspiracy theory. GPFans posted a graphic about Bernie Ecclestone's recent quotes in which the ex-F1 CEO claimed McLaren 'preferred' Lando Norris because he was British.