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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Giles Richards in Qatar

Lando Norris insists nothing has changed in title fight after Vegas shambles

Lando Norris speaks to the media in the buildup to the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.
Lando Norris speaks to the media in the buildup to the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. Photograph: David Davies/PA

Lando Norris has insisted nothing has changed in terms of his focus on sealing his first Formula One world championship after both he and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a result that catapulted Red Bull’s Max Verstappen back into contention for the title. McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, has denied the team took “excessive risks” with their car in Las Vegas.

The race in Nevada last weekend was won by Verstappen but Norris took a strong second and Piastri fourth. However, four hours afterwards, following an investigation by the FIA, both were disqualified after the skid blocks on the floor of their cars were found to have been worn down below the 9mm limit defined in the rules.

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