Press reviews of the Formula 1 drama
“An earthquake in the World Cup”
Updated 11/23/2025 – 3:05 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
Pure drama in Formula 1: McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified after the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The press reviews.
Due to minimal deviations in the underbody of their cars, both McLaren drivers were subsequently removed from the rankings. Red Bull driver Verstappen is benefiting from this: two races before the end of the season, the Dutchman is now back in a promising position in the fight for the world championship. The international media is assessing the developments in Las Vegas as a possible turning point in the title race.
“The Sun”: “Well, damn it! Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are disqualified in Las Vegas and give Verstappen a huge boost in the title race.”
“Telegraph”: “Lando Norris is disqualified in Las Vegas for a 0.07mm error.”
“Guardians”: “Max Verstappen now still has the chance to wrest the title from McLaren at the last second. If he succeeds, then this extraordinary turn of events in Las Vegas will be the white whale that will haunt McLaren’s papaya-colored dreams for a long time to come.”
“Daily Mail”: “Lando Norris is working up a sweat, the World Cup is completely open again.”
“Telegraaf”: “Max Verstappen hits the jackpot in Las Vegas: a convincing victory, then the disqualification for both McLarens. After the bizarre developments, the title fight is completely open again.”
“AD”: “It took the FIA hours to come to a verdict, but anyone who saw the worried, nervous faces at McLaren in the paddock already knew. It was the miraculous climax of a Saturday night in Vegas, where Verstappen dominated the asphalt like a grandmaster.”
“L’Equipe”: “The double disqualification for McLaren is an earthquake in the world championship. Max Verstappen, who won a dominant victory in Las Vegas, is more than ever in the race for his fifth title in a row.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “Nightmare for McLaren. An initially positive day for Norris turns into a catastrophe. Max Verstappen’s shadow suddenly becomes much larger.”
“Il Messaggero”: “Sensation in Las Vegas. Norris and Piastri are disqualified because of excessive wear on the underbody. A correct decision by the race management with devastating consequences for McLaren.”
“Crown Newspaper”: “GAU for McLaren in Las Vegas! It’s also a dramatic turnaround in the title fight, Max Verstappen now has an important say again!”