The Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered drama both on and off the track, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen seizing victory and reigniting his Formula One title challenge. The race result took a shocking twist hours after the checkered flag, when McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified.
Verstappen showcased his trademark aggression and control to secure the win, but the spotlight quickly shifted to McLaren. Norris, who had started on pole and crossed the line in second, and teammate Piastri, who finished fourth, were both ruled out due to excessive skid plank wear. The ruling came after the podium celebrations had already taken place, leaving fans stunned and reshaping the championship narrative
The disqualification stripped Norris of crucial points, handing Verstappen a golden opportunity to close the gap in the standings. For McLaren, the setback was particularly painful, as both drivers had delivered strong performances only to see their efforts erased by technical infringements.