Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, significantly impacting their championship aspirations. The disqualification was announced over four hours after the race concluded, with both McLaren drivers penalised for excessive wear on the skid blocks of their cars, which were found to be below the minimum thickness of 9mm as stipulated by the FIA regulations. Norris initially finished second, while Piastri crossed the line in fourth. However, the ruling means Norris's lead in the championship has been reduced to just 24 points over both Piastri and Max Verstappen, who are now level on points. Verstappen, the reigning champion, won the race by a commanding 20 seconds, further bolstering his title challenge. The FIA's inspection revealed that Norris's rear skid measurements were 8.88mm and 8.93mm, while Piastri's were 8.96mm, 8.74mm, and 8.90mm. The governing body stated, "The team argued that mitigating circumstances existed in that there was additional and unexpected porpoising at this event, limited opportunity to test due to the weather on Day one, and shortened practice sessions." However, the FIA maintained that there was no provision for any penalty other than disqualification. This ruling has shaken up the championship standings with only two races remaining: Qatar next weekend and the season finale in Abu Dhabi on December 7. Norris had been in a strong position, initially 42 points ahead of Verstappen, but the disqualification has dramatically altered the landscape of the title race. The disqualification also elevates Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to second and third place, respectively, while Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton also benefit from the reshuffled standings. Hamilton, who has faced his own challenges this season, finished eighth in Las Vegas. As the championship heads into its final stages, the pressure mounts on Norris and Piastri to reclaim their positions in the title fight, while Verstappen looks to capitalise on this unexpected turn of events.