Last weekend in Las Vegas, four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen lit up the Strip with a dazzling performance, clinching victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. 🏆🏎️
Verstappen crossed the line first on Saturday night, but this year's race had a plot twist: both McLaren drivers, championship leader Lando Norris and closest rival Oscar Piastri, were disqualified after post-race checks found their skid blocks too worn.
Here's the scoop:
- Originally, Norris finished P2 and Piastri P4, but both lost their results after failing inspections.
- The tech team at McLaren pinned the issue on unexpected high porpoising, causing excessive contact with the track. ⚙️🔧
- With Qatar and Abu Dhabi still to come, Verstappen is now level on points with Piastri and just 24 behind Norris in the hunt for a fifth straight title.
"It's frustrating to lose so many points," Norris admitted in a team statement. "We'll reset and focus on Qatar."
McLaren's principal Andrea Stella apologized to both drivers and promised a strong comeback in the final two weekends.
With 58 points up for grabs in the last races, Norris needs only to outscore his rivals by a small margin next weekend in Qatar—including the sprint—to secure his first world title. Can he hold off Verstappen's charge? 🌟
This season's finale is shaping up like a blockbuster—stay tuned as these F1 titans battle it out on the track! 🎬
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Verstappen wins big at Las Vegas Grand Prix with McLarens disqualified
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