Breaking News: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix
Lando Norris and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements. Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, has taken the win.
The disqualification comes after it was found that the skid blocks on both cars were less than the minimum depth allowed in the rules. Norris finished second in the race, while Piastri was seventh.
Norris is now 24 points ahead of both Verstappen and Piastri going into the penultimate race of the season in Qatar next weekend. He will still win the drivers' title if he earns two more points than both Verstappen and Piastri over the course of the weekend.
The skid block is mandated in the regulations to prevent the cars from running too low, which can give them an aerodynamic advantage. This is the second time a team has been penalized for this infringement this weekend.
The disqualification has significant implications for the championship standings. Norris's lead has been solidified, but the outcome of the next two races will determine the final standings.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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