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Norris masters wet Las Vegas to claim pole ahead of Verstappen and Sainz.
Lando Norris mastered a treacherous qualifying session in Las Vegas to claim his third pole position in a row.
22nd November 2025
Keith Collantine
RaceFans

The McLaren driver captured pole position by three tenths of a second from Max Verstappen with a rapid final lap on a soaked track. Carlos Sainz Jnr took third place for Williams ahead of George Russell but both are under investigation. The stewards are looking into whether Sainz rejoined the track unsafely in Q1 and Mercedes failed to submit its set-up sheets in time for both its cars.

‘Treacherous qualifying session in Las Vegas’;

https://www.racefans.net/2025/11/22/...pen-and-sainz/


2025 F1 Las Vegas GP – Qualifying Results
Norris beats Verstappen to Las Vegas pole as Sainz shocks with P3
22 November 2025
John Smith
Total Motorsport

F1 Las Vegas GP 2025 Qualifying results
Check out the full Las Vegas GP 2025 Qualifying results from Nevada below.
Pos Driver Team Time
1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:47.934
2 Max Verstappen Red Bull +0.323
3 Carlos Sainz Williams +0.362
4 George Russell Mercedes +0.869
5 Oscar Piastri McLaren +1.027
6 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.128
7 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +1.532
8 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls +1.620
9 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +1.938
10 Pierre Gasly Alpine +3.606

‘Qualifying Results’;

https://www.total-motorsport.com/202...fying-results/


Norris and Verstappen brawl incoming after front row lockout in Vegas GP
22 Nov 2025
Norberto Mujica
GPblog.com

Lando Norris got pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen in P2 and Carlos Sainz in P3.

Despite Verstappen and Russell showing pace earlier on, Norris and Piastri dominated the session as the circuit dried up. The British McLaren driver put in a lap ove five tenths quicker than Piastri and more than eight tenths faster than Verstappen in P3. Despite Sainz' late surge to the top, the Dutch driver retook the the lead, albeit briefly.

‘Front row lockout’;

https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/norri...ut-in-vegas-gp


Lewis Hamilton last at Las Vegas GP as Ferrari nightmare continues
Lewis Hamilton will start last at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
22 Nov 2025
Lewis Larkam
Crash.Net

Lewis Hamilton has qualified last in a wet and wild qualifying session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion suffered a shock Q1 elimination in the wet in Las Vegas and ended up slowest of all in 20th. Hamilton was nearly three seconds slower than Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who safely progressed into the next part of qualifying.

There appeared to be some miscommunication as Hamilton looked to have aborted his final flying lap, having only just made the line in time. "Are we safe?" Hamilton asked, to which race engineer Riccardo Adami replied: "Keep pushing." Hamilton said "I got the light..." before Adami came back "No, push!".

Having been eliminated, Hamilton reported he "couldn't get the tyres to work". Hamilton has endured a torrid maiden campaign with Ferrari, branding his first season in red as a "nightmare" after retiring from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix last time out. It marks the first time in Hamilton's F1 career that he has qualified last on pure pace.

‘Ferrari nightmare continues’;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/108721...mare-continues


Vegas Shock: Stewards Put Sainz’s P3 Under Threat
November 22, 2025
Alex Albuquerque
FastestLap.com

Las Vegas stewards probe puts Sainz’s hard won P3 under threat after near miss with Stroll. Carlos Sainz’s sharp, rain soaked qualifying lap around the Strip may not hold up under the floodlights for long. The Williams driver, who stuck his FW47 third on the grid for Sunday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix behind Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, has been summoned to the stewards over an alleged unsafe rejoin during Q1 after a close call with Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll.

The flashpoint came at Turn 5, the tight 90 degree right hander that caught out a handful of drivers in treacherous conditions. Sainz overshot and ducked down the escape road, then rejoined as Stroll arrived on the scene. The two came uncomfortably close to trading carbon, and that’s all it takes to trigger an investigation these days. Both drivers have been called to see the stewards at 21:25 local time.

It’s a gut punch moment for Sainz, whose late season form has been one of the year’s genuine bright spots. Since joining Williams, he’s helped drag the team back onto the podium for the first time since 2021 with a third place in Baku, then matched the result in the sprint at the United States Grand Prix. The Vegas lap — precise, patient, ruthless in the wet — looked like another well timed statement from a driver who’s rebuilt momentum in deep water. Whether he keeps that P3 is now in the hands of the officials…

‘It’s a gut punch moment for Sainz’;

https://fastestlap.com/news/vegas-sh...-under-threat/

[Fortitude]

Las Vegas GP: Max Verstappen wins as Lando Norris closes in on world title with second, Oscar Piastri finishes fourth.
Norris and Oscar Piastri under investigation for alleged excessive skid block wear and could be disqualified.
23 Nov 2025
Nigel Chiu
Sky Sports

Max Verstappen dominated the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Lando Norris fought back to finish second - but the McLaren driver and team-mate Oscar Piastri could be disqualified for excessive skid block wear.

Two hours after the chequered flag, the FIA announced both McLarens were under investigation for too much plank wear, a ruling which would see them thrown out of the race - as happened with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Chinese Grand Prix earlier this year.

In the race pole-sitter Norris lost out to Verstappen and George Russell in a dramatic start but, as it stands, increased his advantage in the Drivers' Championship to 30 points over Piastri, who was fourth, and 42 points to Verstappen.

'Investigation for alleged excessive skid block wear ';

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...inishes-fourth


Las Vegas GP: Race Results
Full results from the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix where Max Verstappen took his sixth victory of 2025.
23 Nov 2025
Ben Waterworth
Speedcafe

Pos. No. Driver Team Laps Time / Retired Pts.
1 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 50 1:21:08.429 25
2 4 Lando Norris McLaren 50 +20.741s 18
3 63 George Russell Mercedes 50 +23.546s 15
4 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 50 +27.650s 12
5 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 50 +30.488s 10
6 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 50 +30.678s 8
7 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 50 +34.924s 6
8 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls 50 +45.257s 4
9 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber 50 +51.134s 2
10 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 50 +59.369s 1

‘Full results’;

https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2025-l...-race-results/


Norris and Piastri face exclusion from Vegas GP F1 results
Nov 23, 2025
Scott Mitchell-Malm, Jon Noble
The Race

Formula 1 title rivals and McLaren team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri face disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a skid wear problem was recorded during post-race technical inspections. Norris finished second with Piastri fourth in a race won by championship outsider Max Verstappen.

Both have now been referred to the stewards after the measured thickness of the rearmost skid on both McLarens was less than 9mm, the minimum thickness required by the technical regulations. A technical infringement is usually a black-and-white matter so both drivers could be excluded. McLaren was called in to see the stewards at 11.45pm local time.

Standings right now
1 Norris 408
2 Piastri 378 (+30)
3 Verstappen 366 (+42)
Standings if McLarens excluded
1 Norris 390
2 Piastri 366 (+24)
3 Verstappen 366 (+24)

‘Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri face disqualification’;

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/n...xclusion-risk/


BREAKING: Norris and Piastri facing Las Vegas GP DSQ as FIA launches McLaren investigation
23 Nov 2025
Thomas Maher
planetf1.com

A McLaren representative has been summoned to appear before the stewards in Las Vegas due to an alleged breach of the technical regulations related to plank wear. “The skid wear of car numbers 81 [Piastri] and 04 [Norris] was checked,” read the stewards’ document, quoting technical delegate Jo Bauer.

“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.”

‘Summoned to appear’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/mclare...-oscar-piastri


Norris and Piastri under threat of disqualification from Las Vegas Grand Prix
23rd November 2025
Keith Collantine
RaceFans

The scrutineers in Las Vegas have confirmed Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s rear skid blocks were worn beneath the legal limit when they were checked after the race. As this would put the car in breach of the technical regulations, both drivers are at risk of being disqualified.

‘Threat of disqualification’;

https://www.racefans.net/2025/11/23/...as-grand-prix/


BREAKING: F1 title race bombshell as BOTH McLarens face DQ from Vegas GP
November 23rd, 2025
Max Laughton from Fox Sports@maxlaughton
Fox Sports (Australia)

F1 championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri are both facing potential disqualifications from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. In a bombshell moment for the title race, McLaren has been summoned to the stewards following the third-last race of the season, which was won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Norris finished second to extend his title lead over fourth-placed Piastri to 30 points, while his lead over Verstappen moved to 42 points. But both drivers’ cars were checked and alleged excessive skidblock wear has been found, similar to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc being DQ’d from the 2023 US Grand Prix.

‘F1 title race bombshell’;

https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsp...73fce430a1db1b


Norris risks losing P2 after Vegas GP with FIA investigation
23 Nov 2025
Samson Ero
GPblog.com

Lando Norris risks forfeiting his second-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix following the scrutiny of the McLaren driver’s car after the race.

The British driver, who is within touching distance of a maiden Drivers’ Championship, has seen his No. 4 MCL39 come under the crosshairs of the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis in the garage, who, alongside his team, was conducting a thorough check on the 26-year-old’s car.

While the reason for this check has not yet been officially revealed, it is worth noting that the McLaren driver was forced to lift and coast in the final stages of the Nevada race.

‘McLaren driver was forced to lift and coast’;

https://www.gpblog.com/en/breaking-n...ue-in-the-race

[Fortitude]

Official: Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix.
A post-race inspection found the rear skid blocks were worn beneath the legal limit on the two MCL39s.
23rd November 2025
Keith Collantine
RaceFans

FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer stated: “The rearmost skid was measured on both cars according to the team’s legality documents submission” and “the measured thickness was less than 9mm on both cars, which is the minimum thickness required.” After summong the team’s representatives to a hearing, the stewards confirmed both cars had been disqualified.

McLaren’s double disqualification cuts Norris’s lead over both drivers to 24 points. The result is a huge boost for Verstappen, who arrived in Las Vegas 49 points behind Norris. The stewards’ decision has handed more points to several of their rivals. George Russell moves up to second place and is joined on the podium by his team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

‘Both cars had been disqualified’;

https://www.racefans.net/2025/11/23/...as-grand-prix/


Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix
23 Nov 2025
Ben Winship
GPblog.com

The McLaren F1 team have been disqualified from the Las Vegas GP due to a technical infringement, the FIA has confirmed.

Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's cars failed post-race scrutineering after their skid blocks were found to be below the required 9mm minimum thickness level. The disqualification has a significant impact on the world championship as Norris has lost the 18 points he received for his P2 finish, giving race winner Max Verstappen a 25-point swing in the title fight.

Updated championship standings
McLaren's disqualification has blown the championship wide open as Verstappen jumps to within a race win of Norris.
STANDINGS DRIVER POINTS
P1 Lando Norris 390
P2 Oscar Piastri 366
P3 Max Verstappen 366

‘Skid blocks were found to be below the required 9mm minimum thickness level’;

https://www.gpblog.com/en/breaking-n...gas-grand-prix


Both McLarens thrown out of Las Vegas GP in huge F1 title twist
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.
23 Nov 2025
Lewis Larkam
Crash.Net

"The rear skids of Car 4 [and Car 81] were measured and found to be below the minimum thickness of 9mm specified under Article 3.5.9 of the Technical Regulations," the stewards said in a statement.”

"The relevant measurements were RHS Front 8.88mm, RHS Rear 8.93mm. The measuring device was a Mitutoyo Micrometre purchased in May 2025, and according to the manufacturer’s specifications, accurate to within 0.001mm.”

"The rear skids were re-measured in the presence of the Stewards and the three McLaren representatives, and those measurements confirmed that the skids did not comply with the regulations. The relevant measurements were even lower than those measured originally by the Technical Delegate.”

‘Huge F1 title twist’;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/108733...f1-title-twist


McLaren disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Both McLarens have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for excessive plank wear, throwing the drivers’ championship wide open with two rounds remaining.
23 Nov 2025
Ben Waterworth
Speedcafe

The closing stages of the grand prix had already seen moments of concern for Norris, who slowed aggressively in the final laps, losing around 14 seconds to Verstappen in what was widely assumed to be a fuel-saving measure, with radio messages indicating the team was monitoring fuel levels. Norris later hinted at “some issues with the car” but said he did not fully understand the cause.

The Race reported that both McLarens were held longer than usual in parc ferme, with team principal Andrea Stella seen speaking with FIA technical officials. In an earlier statement announcing the investigation, FIA Technical Delegate Jo Bauer confirmed the referral to stewards:

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were referred to the stewards after finishing second and fourth respectively, when post-race checks revealed the rear skids on their cars were worn below the minimum 9mm thickness required by regulations. After deliberating for more than three hours, the stewards confirmed both cars breached the rules and excluded them from the race.

‘Throwing the drivers’ championship wide open with two rounds remaining’;

https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2025-m...ramifications/


OFFICIAL: Norris and Piastri suffer shock disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix
23 Nov 2025
Balazs Szabo
F1 Technical

FIA's statement read: "The Stewards heard from the Team Principal, Team Sporting Director and Technical Director of McLaren Formula 1 Team, the FIA Single Seater Director, the FIA Single Seater Technical Director and the FIA Technical Delegate.

"The Team argued that mitigating circumstances existed in that there was additional and unexpected porpoising at this event, limited opportunity to test due to the weather on Day 1, and shortened practice sessions. Further the Team submitted that the degree of the breach was lower than prior breaches of this regulation in 2025.”

"The FIA argued that unfortunately there was no provision in the regulations or in precedent for any penalty other than the usual penalty (i.e. disqualification). The FIA noted that it strongly held the view that the breach was unintentional and that there as not deliberate attempt to circumvent the regulations.”

‘Shock disqualification’;

https://www.f1technical.net/news/28008

[Fortitude]

McLaren DISQUALIFIED in VEGAS F1.
@re1ky: if you get your news from comedy. @Gallalad1: Simply lovely. @TheAniSi: Papaya rules.
Nov 23, 2025
Conor Moore Racing

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix by the FIA

@camdav8323: What shenanigans have they been up to Oscar needs to move on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBJeCf3zXGc


Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri REACTION to McLaren Disqualification in Las Vegas
Nov 23, 2025
Behind Grand Prix

BREAKING news from the Las Vegas Grand Prix: both McLaren cars — Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri — have been disqualified from the race. The FIA confirmed that the rear skid block thickness on both cars failed post-race inspection, coming in below the legal minimum.

This shock ruling wipes out McLaren’s double points finish and dramatically reshuffles the championship picture. Norris loses his hard-earned P2 and Piastri also drops out of the classification completely, handing crucial positions — and points — to their rivals.

@Olifantenstaart: Why McLaren took ANY risk with the planks is beyond me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJO32LhuQo8


Lando Norris confirms he knew of McLaren ‘issues’ as during Las Vegas GP as he suffers DSQ
The Brit was struck from the records for excessive plank wear on November 22.
23 November 2025
Brandon Sutton
Total Motorsport

Lando Norris confirms he knew McLaren had issues during the 2025 Las Vegas GP, as he confirms he had to back off to manage a plank wear issue – only to later suffer a title-damaging DSQ.

Aware something was wrong, Norris confirms he knew McLaren had “issues” with their car at the Las Vegas GP, although it seems nobody expected a DSQ as he suffers a big title set-back.

“I think there was just some issues with the car,” Norris said to media, including Total-Motorsport.com. “The team were telling me on the radio. So, yeah. Just had to back off a bit.”

‘Issues’;

https://www.total-motorsport.com/lan...e-suffers-dsq/


Red Bull hails Max Verstappen ‘masterclass’ in F1 Las Vegas GP
23 November 2025
Anirban Aly Mandal
Motorsport Week

Starting alongside the McLaren driver, the 28-year-old got a better start off the line. But Norris was quick to cover off Verstappen’s advances going into Turn 1. However, as Norris veered off to the left, he missed his braking point and ran deep, allowing the four-time F1 champion to slide down the inside to take the lead.

Mekies hailed the Dutchman’s instincts, crediting his move as the decisive moment of the race. “Well, you know, Lap 1, Turn 1, he just never gets it wrong, no? So that was a typical Max, he nailed it, got a good start, got Lando,” he told media including Motorsport Week. “You guys can judge it better than I do, but he just never gets it wrong, so that’s what it’s then.”

‘Masterclass’;

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2025/...-vegas-gp-win/


F1 title race explained: How Norris and Piastri's disqualification opens door for Verstappen
Possibility of Abu Dhabi championship decider increases after controversy in Las Vegas
November 23, 2025
Mina Rzouki
The National

The Formula One title battle has been given a thrilling lease of life after the disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Hours after the race finished, both McLaren cars were kicked out for excessive plank wear, with the skid blocks below the minimum thickness, meaning Norris lost his points for second place and Piastri for his fourth spot.

The implications are significant, with race winner Max Verstappen benefiting the most from this decision. Instead of leading Piastri by 30 points and Verstappen by 42, Norris now leads both rivals by just 24 points going into next weekend's Qatar GP. Verstappen moves up to joint-second with Piastri (the Australian stays ahead on win countback).

Piastri and Verstappen: Both in second place level on 366 points. To stay in the title fight after Qatar, both Piastri and Verstappen must remain within 25 points of Norris. If the gap becomes 26 or more, Norris is champion. Verstappen hugely benefits from the double disqualification. His deficit shrinks from 42 to 24, dragging him back into contention.

‘The Formula One title battle has been given a thrilling lease of life’;

https://www.thenationalnews.com/spor...or-verstappen/