appConfigEntityId

bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

isVideo

articlePageQuery

article

articleSchemaContent

content

hooksArticlePageAdvertisementConfigArticle

hooksArticlePageFloatingButtonConfigArticle

appConfig

filter

json

liveArticle

Reuters

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and roared back into the Formula One title battle after the shock disqualification of McLaren’s championship leader Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri.
Norris, who started on pole and finished second, and fourth-placed Piastri were ruled out for technical reasons linked to the under-car skid planks hours after the race had ended and the podium champagne sprayed.
The development left Britain’s Norris 24 points clear of four-time world champion Verstappen and Australian Piastri, now tied on points, with two rounds to go in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, and 58 points available.
McLaren have already clinched the constructors’ crown for the second year in a row.
Stewards had summoned both McLaren drivers after a post-race FIA inspection found the thickness of the plank assembly was below the permitted minimum.

McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella offered a forthright apology to both drivers.
“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,” said Stella in a McLaren statement.
“During the race, both cars experienced unexpected, high levels of porpoising not seen in the practice sessions, which led to excessive contact with the ground
“We are investigating the reasons for this behaviour of the car, including the effect of accidental damage sustained by both cars, which we found after the race, and that led to an increase of movement of the floor.
“As the FIA noted, the breach was unintentional.”
George Russell, last year’s winner of the floodlit race and like Norris making his 150th start, moved up to second with teammate Kimi Antonelli taking third.
Norris, who finished 20.741 seconds behind Verstappen, can still secure his first title in Qatar next weekend, but Verstappen is now within striking distance again and can sniff the chance of a fifth title in a row.
It was the 69th win of Verstappen’s career and his sixth of the season, as well as his 125th podium and eighth in a row in the 150th grand prix of Red Bull’s partnership with Honda.
Immediately after Saturday’s race, Verstappen said the gap between himself and Norris was big but his team “always try and maximise everything we’ve got”.
“In upcoming weekends we will try and win the race and at the end of Abu Dhabi we will see where we end up, but I’m very proud of everyone,” Verstappen added.

It is the second time in three years the Dutchman has won on the streets of Las Vegas that utilises a part of the famed Strip. He won the inaugural race in 2023 and clinched his fourth-consecutive title there last year.
Norris started on pole but lost the lead to Verstappen at the start, dropping to third when he ran wide at the first corner and opened the door for the Dutch driver and Russell.
He retook second from Russell on the 34th of 50 laps but then had to manage fuel to the finish.
“I let Max have a win,” he joked. “I let him go, let him have a nice race. No, I just braked too late.
“It was not my best performance out there but when the guy wins by 20 seconds it’s because he has just done a better job and they’re a bit quicker.”


Fiery crashes and costly karts do little to deter Hongkonger Han from chasing F1 dream

Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Tag Heuer and the rise of pastel watches

Beijing bets on a US$1 trillion sports boom to revive consumption, job market

Meet tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé, Oakberry founder Georgios Frangulis

Formula One (F1)

Formula 1: title race blown open after Verstappen win, Norris, Piastri disqualification

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Photo: AP

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen battle for position at the start. Photo: Getty Images

The thickness of the plank assembly of both McLaren cars was below the allowed minimum. Photo: Xinhua

Title-winning boss eyes Hong Kong job, keeper hits back at Westwood as saga rumbles on

Tse Ka-wing recorded a clean sheet on his return to action for Tai Po against Eastern District. Photo: Eugene Lee

Philip Chan fixes his eyes on the ball during Tai Po’s tight victory over Eastern District. Photo: Eugene Lee

Tse, here issuing instructions against Eastern District on Saturday, wanted to face Singapore. Photo: Eugene Lee

Singapore minister apologises to Hong Kong government after football ‘idiots’ insult

David Neo addresses a jubilant Singapore dressing room after their win over Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

 Ilhan Fandi is congratulated by Ikhsan Fandi following his winning strike. Photo: Xinhua

Sport

Motorsport

McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left


McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left.


Formula 1: title race blown open after Verstappen win, Norris, Piastri disqualification

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left

McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left