FIA Confirms McLaren Disqualification After Late D…read more
Late chaos has rocked the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix as the FIA officially disqualifies McLaren from the final race classification following a dramatic post-race investigation.
Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who had crossed the line inside the top six, were stripped of their results after the FIA found their cars in breach of technical regulations during post-race scrutineering. The issue reportedly involves an irregularity with the rear wing that failed to meet the required flexibility standards outlined in the rulebook.
In a late-night statement, the FIA confirmed:
“After post-race inspection, both McLaren entries were found to be non-compliant with Article 3.15 of the Technical Regulations. As a result, Cars #4 and #81 are disqualified from the results of the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.”
The disqualification is a massive blow to McLaren, who had shown strong pace throughout the weekend and were eyeing a significant haul of championship points. With both cars removed from the standings, rival teams like Alpine, Aston Martin, and Sauber benefit with unexpected promotions into the points.
Team Principal Andrea Stella responded with frustration, stating:
“We’re extremely disappointed by the FIA’s decision. The performance of the car was within expectations, and we’re currently reviewing the findings and considering an appeal.”
The dramatic ruling has stunned the F1 paddock and reignited discussions around technical compliance and post-race checks, with many questioning how such a key component issue escaped earlier detection.
Read more for updated standings, full FIA report, and McLaren’s possible next steps.
