Updated F1 points standings after Las Vegas Grand Prix

Lando Norris step closer to a maiden World title was dealt a blow in Las Vegas Grand Prix when both he, and Oscar Piastri, were disqualified.

Norris couldn’t win the title in Vegas, but he could eliminate Verstappen from the running; but Max Verstappen would not be denied.

Lando Norris inches closer to maiden F1 title

A mistake at the start for Norris from pole was the only invitation Verstappen needed to take the ascendancy and the 25 points that go with a race win.

With just two races remaining, he remains an outsider, still 42 points back from Norris with a maximum of 58 up for grabs.

The table, though, was turned on its head when Norris was disqualified following a post-race investigation. Piastri was also handed a DSQ.

During scrutineering, it was found that the measured plank thickness on both cars was less than the required nine millimetres as defined in the technical regulations.

Norris’ lead over Piastri was slashed to 24 points, the Australian tied on 366 with Verstappen.

Kimi Antonelli drove a fine race after stooping early to keep Piastri at bay, a performance that likely spared George Russell the Australian’s wrath in the closing laps, helping secure Mercedes a key podium.

Between Russell and Antonelli, Mercedes leaves Vegas on 431 and is beginning to look more and more assured of second in the Constructors’ Championship.

It’s not yet a certainty, of course, though Red Bull is now 40 points back.

Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship standings after Las Vegas GP

1. Lando Norris – 390 points
2. Oscar Piastri – 366
3. Max Verstappen – 366
4. George Russell – 294
5. Charles Leclerc – 226
6. Lewis Hamilton – 152
7. Kimi Antonelli – 137
8. Alex Albon – 73
9. Isack Hadjar – 51
10. Nico Hulkenberg – 46
11. Carlos Sainz – 48
12. Oliver Bearman – 41
13. Fernando Alonso – 40
14. Liam Lawson – 36
15. Lance Stroll – 32
16. Esteban Ocon – 32
17. Yuki Tsunoda – 28
18. Pierre Gasly – 22
19. Gabriel Bortoleto – 19
20. Franco Colapinto – 0
21. Jack Doohan – 0

Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings after Las Vegas GP

1. McLaren – 756 points
2. Mercedes – 431
3. Racing Bulls – 391
4. Ferrari – 378
5. Williams – 121
6. Racing Bulls – 90
7. Haas – 73
8. Aston Martin – 72
9. Sauber – 68
10. Alpine – 22

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