Why Piastri and Norris were disqualified at Las Vegas

Why Piastri and Norris were disqualified at Las Vegas

Norris and Piastri were disqualified from the Las Vegas GP because their McLaren cars failed the FIA technical check. The plank under both cars was too thin, and re-measurements confirmed the problem. McLaren said the track conditions caused the wear, but the stewards said this was not an excuse. The disqualification cut Norris’ 42-point lead over Verstappen, and both McLaren drivers now have the same points.

Click here to read the full article by Anirban Aly Mandal (www.motorsportweek.com)

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NASCAR leadership exposed in leaked texts

NASCAR leaders Steve Phelps and Steve O’Donnell sent texts in 2023 about Denny Hamlin joining the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) and showed anger at the series. The messages appeared in an antitrust lawsuit where teams claim NASCAR uses rules and the charter system to block competition. The texts reveal NASCAR worried SRX stole fans, drivers, and media attention and saw it as a real threat. The trial will decide if NASCAR’s actions were fair or crossed into monopoly behavior.

Click here to read the full article by Farah Ben Gamra (sportsnaut.com)

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Doraine Pin crowned F1 Academy champion

Doriane Pin won the 2025 F1 Academy championship after a strong season in the all-female series. She finished fifth in the final Las Vegas race, which was enough to beat her title rival Maya Weug, who finished third. Pin said she worked hard with her Mercedes-backed team and thanked her family and the Iron Dames for supporting her. She explained that she learned a lot in her first season and came back stronger this year to finally take the title.

Click here to read the full article by Lydia Mee (www.motorsport.com)

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Aston Martin could sack team principal

Aston Martin had a tough 2025 F1 season, and rumors say team boss Andy Cowell could be fired. Cowell became CEO and team principal in 2024 after time at the team earlier. Reports say his job is in doubt after the team scored no points in Las Vegas and lost important staff. The team says it will ignore the rumors and focus on the rest of the season and 2026.

Click here to read the full article by Samson Ero (www.gpblog.com)

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5 drivers hoping to recover in 2026

Kyle Larson just won the 2025 NASCAR title, and many other drivers are unhappy with how their own seasons ended. Denny Hamlin said he needs time to recover from another painful title loss, but other drivers are already desperate for a fresh start in 2026. Kyle Busch, Daniel Suarez, Carson Hocevar, Austin Cindric, and Tyler Reddick each had bad or frustrating seasons with missed wins, crashes, or team mistakes. All five hope the new season gives them a clean slate and better results.

Click here to read the full article by Colby Colwell (beyondtheflag.com)