Las Vegas GP: McLaren’s Norris, Piastri at risk of disqualification

LAS VEGAS – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could be disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for skid wear issues on both their cars.

The FIA stewards announced an investigated both cars in the hours after Max Verstappen beat Norris to victory. That result had moved Norris closer to a maiden championship, 30 points clear of Piastri and 42 clear of Max Verstappen.

Verstappen would be 24 points behind Norris if he is disqualified and level on points with Piastri.

A statement from the FIA technical delegate read: “The skid wear of car numbers 81 and 04 was checked.

“The rearmost skid was measured on both cars according to the team’s legality documents submission in accordance with TD039 M, item 1.2 b) i). The measured thickness was less than 9 mm on both cars, which is the minimum thickness required by TR Article 3.5.9 e).

“I am referring this matter to the stewards for their consideration.”

If confirmed, a penalty would be both cars disqualified from the race.

Source: espn.com