The Vegas DQ: The Plank That Blew the Championship Wide Open
Well, as promised, this is my second blog of the day . I could not accurately discuss the McLaren double disqualification in the general race summary I write at the end of each race, as this is a devastating blow that has violently reshaped the 2025 World Drivers' Championship . The Technical Truth: Below the 9mm Limit: The Rule: FIA regulations stipulate that the skid block must maintain a minimum thickness of 9mm . This rule is crucial as it ensures cars maintain the mandated ride height, preventing them from running too low and gaining an illegal aerodynamic advantage. The Breach: Post-race scrutineering found that the rearmost skid block on both Lando Norris (who finished second) and Oscar Piastri (who finished fourth) was worn down below this minimum thickness. The Catastrophic Championship Shift: Lando Norris still leads the standings with 390 points. Oscar Piastri is now level on points with Max Verstappen , both sitting at 366 points—a massive swing for the Red Bu...
