In a dazzling display of control and speed, Max Verstappen secured his second victory on the Las Vegas Strip at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Red Bull racer moved to the forefront of the competition immediately after a risky maneuver from Lando Norris of McLaren allowed Verstappen to pass him on the inside. According to KTNV, Verstappen led the race by a considerable margin, ultimately beating Norris by a whopping 20 seconds.
However, the victory's significance was amplified after the FIA stewards later disqualified both McLaren drivers Norris and Oscar Piastri for insufficient plank thickness, as reported by 8 News Now. Due to their disqualification, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli ascended to second and third place, respectively, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc moving into fourth, and Carlos Sainz of Williams rounding out the top five.
With the FIA's ruling shaking up the leaderboard, the Drivers' Championship points for Norris (390) and Piastri (366) have seen a significant shift. Having been awarded the win and thus 25 points, Verstappen's tally now equals Piastri's, with both drivers hot on Norris' heels at 366 points each. This development sets the stage for an intensely competitive final two races of the season. The teams are now Qatar-bound, where the tensions will undoubtedly continue to mount, as detailed in a social media post from Formula 1.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS IN LAS VEGAS! 👏🏆
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 23, 2025
He takes his second victory on the Strip in dominant style! 💪#F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/y2MEBqEo4y
The excitement at the Las Vegas Grand Prix was not limited to the podium finishers. Starting from a far-back 20th position, Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari engineered a remarkable recovery. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, exhibited his driving prowess as he stormed through the field to finish in the points at 10th place. As per a report from 8 News Now, Hamilton's performance marked Ferrari's most substantial fight-back since 2009 when the team last qualified in last place.
Meanwhile, McLaren faces the difficult task of bouncing back from their recent disqualification. Andrea Stella, the team principal of McLaren, recognized the impact of the stewards' decision, which has jeopardizing their championship campaigns. "We apologize 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," Stella conveyed in a statement acquired by KTNV. He affirmed the team's commitment to addressing the issue head-on as they prepare for the remainder of the season.
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