Norris and Piastri set to be disqualified
Hugely dramatic moments in the title race this.
Usually, plank wear beyond the limit allowed is a slam dunk DSQ. We wait to see…
What would a double DSQ do for the championship? Well, Oscar Piastri would stay 24 points behind Lando Norris, as opposed to 30.
But more significantly, Max Verstappen would ALSO be 24 points behind Norris and would move up to joint-second!
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 07:46
Vegas top-10 if Norris and Piastri are disqualified:
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2. George Russell (Mercedes)
3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
5. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
6. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
7. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)
8. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 08:50
Ocon and Bearman could profit
Of course, both McLaren cars being disqualified would promote 11th and 12th to the top-10.
Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, both Haas drivers, would therefore score points.
Further up, George Russell would be promoted to second with Kimi Antonelli securing the strangest of top-three finishes.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 08:42
Norris present with stewards
It is understood that Norris and a McLaren team representative visited the stewards at 23:45 local time (07:45 GMT) on Saturday night – more than two hours after the chequered flag fell.
It’s now 12:30am local time.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 08:32
UPDATE – McLaren are arguing in the stewards room
We understand McLaren bosses are arguing their case in the stewards’ room.
Not entirely sure what their defence can be. We’ve seen the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc – in China back in March – disqualified in similar circumstances.
Excessive plank wear is usually a slam dunk disqualification.
We await further news as I’m sure does Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, in a dream development for the Dutchman.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 08:15
How would top-3 in F1 standings look with Norris and Piastri DSQ?
1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 390 points
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 366 points
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 366 points
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 08:05
FIA technical report:
The report from FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer reads as follows: “The skid wear of car numbers 81 (Piastri) and 04 (Norris) was checked.
“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 9mm 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.”
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 07:55
BREAKING: Norris and Piastri face disqualification
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 07:38
BREAKING: Norris’s car under investigation
Norris had a fuel-load issue at the end of the grand prix. And we can confirm the FIA are doing further analysis of the McLaren car.
It could be a fuel sample; it could be for plank-wear. But it’s unknown at this stage.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 07:06
