Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced a setback in their Formula One careers as they were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Norris finished behind Max Verstappen, while Piastri secured fourth place. The disqualification came after a technical issue was discovered during post-race inspections, revealing that the planks under both McLaren cars were thinner than the required 9mm thickness. This led to an illegal ride height, resulting in their disqualification from the 22nd race of the 2025 season.

As a result of this penalty, Verstappen is now tied on points with Piastri, putting pressure on Norris, who leads the championship by only 24 points. This turn of events sets the stage for an intense conclusion to the season.

This disqualification marked the first for both Norris and Piastri in their F1 careers, joining a small group of drivers who have faced similar penalties on the grid. Notably, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc also experienced disqualifications earlier this year in another race, emphasizing the strict enforcement of regulations in the sport.

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Additionally, other drivers like Nico Hulkenberg, George Russell, and Esteban Ocon have also faced disqualifications in previous races due to technical infractions, highlighting the challenges and consequences that come with competing in Formula One.