McLaren has been summoned before the stewards at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, threatening Lando Norris’ second-place finish.
Norris finished on the podium in second place in Las Vegas, with Oscar Piastri coming home in fourth.
McLaren summoned to the FIA stewards in Las Vegas
A McLaren representative has been summoned to appear before the stewards in Las Vegas due to an alleged breach of the technical regulations related to plank wear.
“The skid wear of car numbers 81 and 04 was checked,” read the stewards’ document, quoting technical delegate Jo Bauer.
“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 9 mm 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.
A disqualification from the results would have huge implications on the Drivers’ Championship results, with Max Verstappen set to gain significantly on both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri should the team be disqualified.
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