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MCLAREN'S MISERY: F1 DQ PUTS MAX VERSTAPPEN'S FIFTH TITLE WITHIN REACH
Max Verstappen's 5th F1 title is in sight after McLaren's Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri are disqualified from the Las Vegas GP. A post-race skid plank violation causes a massive swing in the championship standings with two races left.
Max Verstappen's quest for a fifth straight Formula 1 championship got a boost after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified after Saturday's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen's victory narrowed the point difference between him and Norris to just 42 with two races left. But, a few hours later, McLaren was called to the stewards for failing inspection.
The issue? The skid wear on the McLarens didn't meet the minimum thickness rules. This protective plank on the car's underside had worn too thin, a problem that also led to Lewis Hamilton's disqualification earlier in the year.
McLaren's Andrea Stella explained that the cars were bottoming out more than they had in earlier practices, causing extra ground contact. He noted the damage to both cars was accidental and that the FIA agreed there was no intent to break the rules, acknowledging the circumstances.
Stella apologised to Norris and Piastri for the lost points at such a key point in their championship hopes, after strong outings all weekend. He said that, while it was disappointing, the team is still focused on the last two races.
The disqualifications shook up the standings, stripping Norris and Piastri of all points earned in Las Vegas. Norris went from a 30-point lead over Piastri and 42 over Verstappen to just 24 points ahead of Verstappen, with Piastri holding second based on his number of wins.
Verstappen has won the last two races in Qatar, where F1 heads next, and four of the last five in Abu Dhabi, where the season ends on Dec. 7.
It's quite a comeback for the Dutchman, who seemed out of it earlier in the year. Even after winning in Las Vegas, Verstappen wasn't focused on the championship.
He said that while there's still a big gap, they maximise what they have. He aimed to win again. They will see where they stand at the end of Abu Dhabi.
Las Vegas marked Verstappen's second win in four races. The four-time reigning champ continues to push his way back into title contention, despite his dislike for the event.
Verstappen’s issue comes from the focus on celebrities and parties instead of the race. But he always performs when he gets in the car.
He said some fans like the show, and some like different tracks. He prefers some weekends over others and is not really a showman but understands it's part of the Vegas experience.
Las Vegas was Verstappen’s 69th career win. It was his eighth straight podium, an F1-record eighth win in the U.S., and he beat points leader Norris by over 20 seconds.
Verstappen started second, taking the lead when Norris went wide trying to cut in front at the start.
Norris admitted fault, saying he let Verstappen win by braking too late.
After the first turn, Norris was stuck in third, and Piastri dropped from fifth to seventh. The two McLaren drivers have been battling for the lead in the standings all season.
Before being disqualified, Norris finished second, and Russell was third. Russell now takes second.
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes crossed the line fourth, but a penalty moved him to fifth, putting Piastri in fourth before he was disqualified. Antonelli is now third.
Piastri hasn't won since the Dutch Grand Prix in August and has just one podium finish in the seven races since. He seems to accept that his title hopes are fading.
Piastri said the first lap was wild, and he will try his best for the next two races to be ready. He said there's still a lot of laps left, and he'll try his best to capitalise if that happens.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton, the biggest mover of the race, qualified 20th after Ferrari's first last-place qualifying result since '09. He finished eighth.
Charles Leclerc was credited with fourth for Ferrari, as he and Hamilton both finished in the points after failing to finish in Brazil, which drew criticism from Ferrari's John Elkann.
THE 2026 ULTIMATUM: WHY NEXT SEASON IS "MAKE OR BREAK" FOR LEWIS HAMILTON
After a winless 2025 debut, Lewis Hamilton faces a pivotal year. See why Steiner believes the 7x champ is nearing the F1 exit.
Guenther Steiner, who used to run the Haas team, thinks Lewis Hamilton might quit Formula 1 if Ferrari can't get to the top of the Driver's Championship by 2026—he thinks that season will be super important for the racing star.
Hamilton had a tough first year with Ferrari, ending up sixth in the F1 rankings with 156 points.
That was 86 points behind his teammate, Charles Leclerc, and he didn't even get on the podium once, which is a first for him in a full season.
He often said he was bummed out about how his Ferrari debut was going.
Back in November, after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, he told Sky Sports, I feel awful. This has been the worst season ever, and it just keeps getting worse no matter how hard I try. I'm trying everything I can, both in and out of the car.
Hamilton looked pretty sad a lot during the season because he couldn't really fight for race wins.
Steiner told Sports Krone, I think if Ferrari has a good car next season, Hamilton might be able to turn things around. If they are more competitive, Lewis might find his drive again. But if things stay the same, next season will probably be his last in Formula 1. He's not going to go through that again. The situation is tough for him, and you could see that in every interview. So, the next season will be key for him.
What's Hamilton saying about quitting?
When the media asks Hamilton about his F1 future, he doesn't want to talk about retiring.
At the end of the season, when someone asked him what he would say to those who think he might retire soon, the 40-year-old said, I wouldn't say anything to them. None of them have done what I've done, so they don't know anything more than I do.
Last summer, after some rumors that he might leave early, Hamilton said he's staying at Ferrari until his contract is up.
He said, For those writing stories about me thinking about not racing, I've just started here with Ferrari. I've been here for a few years, and I'm in it for the long run, so there's no question about what I'm focused on achieving with this team. There are zero doubts, so please stop making stuff up.
In 2026, everyone will still be wondering about Hamilton's future in F1, mainly if Ferrari keeps struggling with the new rules. And if Steiner is right, another year of not competing for a championship could be the end for him.
MAX VERSTAPPEN NAMED PEER-VOTED DRIVER OF THE YEAR FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON
Max Verstappen wins his 5th straight F1 peer award, beating champion Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton drops out of the top 10 for the first time.
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Max Verstappen copped his fifth straight driver-of-the-year award in Formula 1's secret peer vote, even though he almost grabbed a fifth title in 2025 but didn't quite make it.
The drivers all voted in secret, except for four guys. The Red Bull driver beat out Lando Norris, who just won the world championship, for the number one spot.
The voting worked like the normal F1 points system. Drivers ranked their top 10 rivals. Verstappen got 25 points from six votes to win.
Norris, who won his first championship after a crazy season, came in second in the driver rankings for the second year running.
The McLaren driver won the title after fighting off pressure from Verstappen and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, all season long.
George Russell took third, moving up one spot from last year. The Mercedes driver had a killer season with two wins and seven more podiums.
Piastri was fourth, up one spot, even though his championship hopes fizzled out near the end. The Aussie was leading by 34 points at one point before his performance dropped off.
Charles Leclerc finished fifth, down two spots, even though he got everything he could out of Ferrari's SF-25. The Monegasque driver had seven podiums during a tough season that saw Ferrari finish fourth.
Carlos Sainz held onto sixth after a great comeback at Williams. After a rough start, the Spaniard grabbed two podiums in a strong second half of the season.
Fernando Alonso jumped two spots to seventh, and the two-time world champion had some crazy drives in Aston Martin's AMR25.
Alex Albon took eighth after his best season with Williams, while rookies Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar rounded out the top 10, getting props for their awesome first seasons.
Pierre Gasly almost made the list, even with 10 Q3 appearances in Alpine's tricky A525.
Lewis Hamilton, who's won seven world championships, didn't show up in the rankings, which is a first since they started doing this poll. It shows how rough his first season at Ferrari was.
The four drivers who skipped the vote were Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg, Lance Stroll, and Yuki Tsunoda.
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