Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were both disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix in a dramatic moment in the 2025 F1 title race. Norris finished the Vegas race in second, with Max Verstappen winning the grand prix and Oscar Piastri down in fourth. Norris had extended his lead to 30 points as a result.

The penalty for excessive plank wear erases crucial points from Norris' championship lead with two grands prix remaining

Prior to the disqualification of both McLarens in Vegas, Norris's position at the top of the F1 standings was much more secure. The Brit would have held a 30-point lead over Piastri, and a 42-point advantage over Verstappen. Ironically, Piastri is actually better off after the McLaren disqualification than before.

Max Verstappen has a fifth consecutive Formula 1 championship in reach after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The disqualifications of Lando Norris and

Despite finishing second, it was a good result in the championship battle for Lando Norris because he extended his lead over his nearest rival, Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth.

As bad as Oscar Piastri’s day was at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, it was still better than one member of his inner circle.

Oscar Piastri will start the Las Vegas Grand Prix from fifth on the grid, and the Australian feels he suffered from factors he couldn't control in qualifying. The Australian driver could only secure fifth on the grid and is behind his title rival,