McLaren has apologized to its two drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, in the wake of their respective exclusions from Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Norris initially classified in second place, with Piastri fourth, but both were disqualified post-race due to non-conformity of the technical regulations.

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.

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are now part of a group of eight F1 drivers on the 2025 grid that have been disqualified from a race.

McLaren’s double disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix turned what was set to be a comfortable 30-point advantage into a 24-point lead. The change seems small, but in context it’s enormous.