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!
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Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 07:46
Brown confirms disqualification
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed the double-disqualification, so says an American reporter in Vegas.
But no FIA statement yet.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 09:45
UPDATE: McLaren personnel in with stewards for more than an hour
Such is the stakes at play, we’re hearing that McLaren team personnel were in with the stewards for over an hour.
Did they have any basis for defending the technical rule break?
McLaren CEO Zak Brown (PA Wire)
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 09:40
What does the FIA rulebook say about plank wear?
The specific section of the FIA rulebook states: “The thickness of the plank assembly measured normal to the lower surface must be 10mm [plus or minus] 0.2mm and must be uniform when new.
“A minimum thickness of 9mm will be accepted due to wear, and conformity to this provision will be checked at the peripheries of the designated holes.”
Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 09:27
No confirmation yet
Can we read anything into the fact that the decision has not been confirmed yet?
Usually, these plank wear irregularities are a slam-dunk DSQ. Have McLaren found a way out?
It is now beyond 1am in Vegas. Norris and a team representative visited the stewards over 75 minutes ago.
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Kieran Jackson23 November 2025 09:10
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.
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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
