McLaren sent a powerful message in Qatar as Oscar Piastri headed Lando Norris in the sole practice session, with the pair half a second clear of Max Verstappen, who struggled to only sixth at Lusail.
Max Verstappen gleefully welcomes McLaren’s decision against team orders for Lando Norris, labeling it “perfect” while stating he’d tell any team to “f-off” if asked to support a teammate.
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Lando Norris downplays Max Verstappen closing to 24 points in the 2025 F1 championship, stating McLaren treated the Dutchman as a constant threat all season long.
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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri confirm no excessive risks were taken before their double disqualification over plank wear at the 2025 Las Vegas GP, highlighting unexpected porpoising.
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With two rounds remaining in the 2025 F1 season, Oscar Piastri insists McLaren will not impose team orders to help Lando Norris, stating he remains free to fight for the title while level on points with Max Verstappen.
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Lando Norris’s radio with his engineer in Las Vegas hints McLaren may have feared an FIA plank infringement—as race management focused on “coded” messages and last-lap caution.
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After both cars were disqualified from the Las Vegas GP for excessive plank wear, McLaren’s team boss, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri issued apologies, disappointment, and a commitment to learn and fight back.
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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.
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in treacherous wet conditions to secure his third consecutive pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen second, Carlos Sainz third, and Oscar Piastri slipping to fifth after a crucial yellow flag disrupted his final lap.
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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