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McLaren in trouble: Double disqualification shakes World Cup fight!
McLaren was disqualified from the Las Vegas race. Causes and effects on the 2025 Drivers' World Championship analyzed in detail.
McLaren in trouble: Double disqualification shakes World Cup fight!
On November 23, 2025, Formula 1 experienced a turbulent turn when McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified after the race in Las Vegas. This came after a technical review in which the FIA found that the two drivers' cars did not meet the required test criteria. Team boss Andrea Stella immediately took responsibility and expressed disappointment at the consequences of the disqualification, which are not only serious for his team, but also for the entire World Cup campaign. Stella apologized to his drivers and underlined the importance of the result in the context of the championship. Laola1 reports that the disqualification had a devastating impact on the drivers' standings.
Before the disqualification, Norris appeared to be well on his way to his first world title in 2025. According to the planned race result, Norris would have finished second, Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen would have won. But after the decision, Verstappen is now tied with Piastri on 366 points, and Norris has reduced his lead to 24 points. There are still 58 points to be awarded in the remaining season, of which 33 points are already at stake next weekend in Qatar, which makes the situation even more dramatic. Formula1.de mentions that At the upcoming event, Norris must distance both his direct competitor Piastri and Verstappen by at least two points in order to win the championship.
Technical problems as a trigger
The disqualification of Norris and Piastri followed a similar decision made by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the US Grand Prix, when their vehicles also failed inspections. In these cases the problem was excessive wear on the floor panels, which were validly inspected during the technical inspection. Motorsport.com notes that No major incident in this regard has been documented in years, highlighting the existence of strict attrition rules.
The FIA does not carry out these checks on all vehicles, but rather selects a random selection for inspection. The current test also affected Red Bull and Ferrari cars, with Red Bull and McLaren passing the test while Ferrari and Mercedes failed. These technical difficulties raise questions not only about the teams' performance, but also about the suitability of the existing rules, particularly on sprint weekends, which may have resulted in increased attrition. The rough Austin circuit also contributed to the problems, again highlighting the challenges in the current racing environment.
McLaren now faces a crucial challenge. As the team tries to get to grips with the confusion surrounding the disqualification, the pressure will increase on the drivers and the entire team to strategically manage the remaining races of the season. The upcoming Grand Prix in Qatar will play a crucial role in the fight for the championship.