McLaren has suffered a dramatic championship blow after both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix results due to excessive skid block wear detected during post-race technical inspections.
The Formula 1 paddock is in an uproar after a 10-second penalty given to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri at Interlagos was branded “unacceptable” by Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director Carlos Sainz. The incident has reignited a fierce debate over the sport’s racing guidelines, with drivers demanding an urgent meeting with the FIA to address what they see as a growing disconnect between rigid rules and real-world racing.
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Oscar Piastri has hit back at criticism of McLaren’s driver management during the 2025 F1 season. As he prepares to fight teammate Lando Norris for the championship in Las Vegas, Piastri praised the team for its “fair treatment” and doing a “very good job” handling the high-stakes battle.
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Oscar Piastri has opened up about his calamitous Azerbaijan Grand Prix, citing a combination of factors including the lingering impact of McLaren’s team orders at Monza, technical issues, and overdriving, which culminated in what he describes as the “worst weekend” of his racing career.
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Oscar Piastri’s hopes for a strong finish at the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix were dashed by a time penalty following a dramatic clash with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. We explain the stewards’ decision.
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Lando Norris dominated the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix, extending his F1 championship lead after a dramatic race that saw Max Verstappen charge from the pitlane to the podium and title rival Oscar Piastri hit with a penalty.
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Lando Norris secured a crucial pole position for the São Paulo Grand Prix, while championship rival Max Verstappen was sensationally knocked out in Q1 and will start from 16th.
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Despite a minor error, Oscar Piastri’s third-place finish (1:09.428) in the São Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying marks a significant return to form for the McLaren driver, who expressed renewed confidence in his car.
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McLaren fired the first warning shot in Brazil with a commanding 1-2 in Free Practice 1, leaving championship rivals scratching their heads.
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Max’s father says Piastri must “fight back” and force McLaren to back him or risk watching Lando Norris waltz away with the title.
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