Max Verstappen secured a significant win at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday, which became more rewarding as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were later disqualified from the race. This turn of events reshuffled the standings, with Verstappen now tied with Piastri in second place, trailing Norris by 24 points with only two races left in the season.

Following the race, Norris and Piastri faced disqualification due to their cars not meeting post-race regulations, specifically with the thickness of the skid block. This ruling propelled Verstappen’s position, who had already clinched the victory by overtaking Norris for the top spot.

In a twist, George Russell from Mercedes moved up to second place after the disqualifications, with his teammate Kimi Antonelli taking the third spot, marking a notable achievement in his debut F1 season. Looking ahead, the championship race intensifies as the season progresses to the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix and concludes in Abu Dhabi.

Verstappen’s quest for the championship title hinges on Norris losing points in the remaining races, with a slim chance of a tiebreaker scenario based on race wins. While Norris holds a lead in points, Verstappen’s recent podium finishes have elevated the competition, creating an exciting climax to the season.

Current Standings:
1. Lando Norris – McLaren (390)
2. Oscar Piastri – McLaren (366)
3. Max Verstappen – Red Bull (366)
4. George Russell – Mercedes (294)
5. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari (226)

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