McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says “unexpected severe porpoising” caused the plank wear that led to Norris and Piastri’s disqualification in Las Vegas. Both drivers lost major points, and Stella apologised as the title fight tightens with two races left.
McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas has reset the 2025 title fight. Norris’ lead has shrunk to 24 points, leaving Verstappen and Piastri back in contention with 58 points left. Verstappen can still win the championship, but Norris only needs consistent podiums to stay ahead.
A technical fault on the FIA side caused Mercedes to be investigated for failing to submit mandatory setup documents. The team was cleared once officials confirmed the email had been sent on time.
George Russell lost a strong pole position opportunity in Las Vegas after a sudden steering issue disrupted his final Q3 laps. He starts fourth but believes the race still offers a chance to recover.
Alpine faces an investigation in Las Vegas after failing to electronically return a required set of intermediate tires during a wet-declared practice session.
Red Bull sees promising speed on soft tyres in Las Vegas, but Max Verstappen remains cautious as tyre warming and unpredictable conditions shape the early weekend picture.
Sauber has unveiled a farewell livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking the end of its Stake partnership and the final phase before the team transitions into the Audi works project.
Racing Bulls introduce a new holographic livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, completing a season defined by bold visual themes and regional designs.












