enhancing his<\/a> reputation, as both drivers look to confirm their places for 2026.<\/p>\n“I’m disappointed for the team today as the car has been fast this weekend,” Lawson said.<\/p>\n
“We should have had two cars in the points today, so it’s a shame given where we started.”<\/p>\n
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\nLiam Lawson during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, 2025.
\nPhoto: Joao Filipe \/ PHOTOSPORT\n<\/p>\n
Lawson wasn’t the only one apologising after the race.<\/p>\n
McLaren had both cars disqualified for a technical infringement, meaning the championship race remains alive with two Grands Prix remaining.<\/p>\n
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while Lando Norris, who was second, and fourth-placed Piastri had their points stripped after a post-race FIA inspection found the thickness of the under-car skid-plank assembly was below the permitted minimum.<\/p>\n
It appears the skid-plate was thinner because of excessive wear on the rough Las Vegas track.<\/p>\n
It means Norris has a lead of 24 points over Verstappen and Piastri, with Qatar and Abu Dhabi the last two Grands Prix of the season.<\/p>\n
“We apologise to Lando and Oscar for the loss of points today, at a critical time in their Championship campaigns after two strong performances from them all weekend,” McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“As a team, we also apologise to our partners and fans, whose support means so much.<\/p>\n
“While this outcome is extremely disappointing, we remain fully focused on the last two races of the season.”<\/p>\n
Lawson officially finished the Las Vegas race in 14th place and he remains 14th in the Drivers’ Championship.<\/p>\n
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