FIA Confirms McLaren Disqualification After Late D…read more
In a shocking post-race twist, the FIA has officially disqualified McLaren from the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix following a late technical investigation that uncovered a serious breach of regulations.
Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who had finished inside the points, were stripped of their results after scrutineers found an illegal component on the car during a routine post-race inspection. The FIA confirmed that the issue related to rear wing flexibility, which was deemed to give the cars an unfair aerodynamic advantage.
In its official statement, the FIA said:
> “Following a detailed inspection of Cars #4 and #81, it was determined that the rear wing assembly did not comply with Article 3.15 of the Technical Regulations. As a result, both entries have been disqualified from the final race classification.”
The ruling sent shockwaves through the paddock and significantly reshaped the race results, promoting several midfield teams into the points and dealing a heavy blow to McLaren’s championship ambitions.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed disbelief at the decision:
> “We’re disappointed and surprised by the disqualification. We will review the FIA’s findings and consider our next steps.”
This dramatic turn of events has left fans stunned and raised questions over how such a breach occurred undetected during earlier sessions. It also intensifies the scrutiny on McLaren, who were enjoying one of their strongest starts to a season in recent years.
