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So, there’s been a huge shake-up after the Australian Grand Prix—Lando Norris from McLaren just got disqualified by the FIA. Can you believe it? Everyone’s buzzing about it! They found out he broke some technical rules after the race, which has got people in the F1 world pretty riled up.
This all came to light just hours after the race at Albert Park, where Norris actually finished in a solid spot for points. The FIA said it was because of some crazy wear on the car’s underfloor plank, which is kinda wild. Apparently, his car didn’t meet the standards laid out in Article 3.5.9 of the Technical Regulations. They’re strict about how much wear is allowed on that part of the car.
The FIA mentioned that their team had checked several cars after the race, and when they looked at Norris’ car, they found it had worn down more than it should’ve. They said, “Because of this, Car #4 is disqualified from the results of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.”
McLaren didn’t take this news lightly. They were pretty bummed out and are planning to look into what went wrong. Team Principal Andrea Stella pointed out that they didn’t see anything unusual during the race and thought maybe the damage happened because of hitting the kerbs too hard or just the track conditions.
Stella said, “We’re disappointed with the decision. Lando drove really well and this doesn’t reflect the hard work of the team or the driver. We’ll dig into the data and work with the FIA to make sure everything’s in line for future races.”
Now, Norris, who initially came in 5th, has lost the 10 points he earned. This disqualification really shakes things up for both him and McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship. It tightens the race with Aston Martin, who are definitely ready to take advantage of this slip-up.
Fans and pundits are going wild on social media, some are really mad about the strictness of these rules, while others back the FIA for keeping things fair. Jenson Button, a former F1 driver, commented that it’s a rough deal for Norris but added, “The rules are clear and need to be followed. That’s just how it is in a sport that’s all about precision.”
This whole situation also reignited the conversation about the plank rule, which has been around since the ’90s to prevent teams from getting an edge by running their cars too low. Even though it’s not enforced all the time, when it is, the consequences can hit hard—just like now.
As we gear up for the Japanese Grand Prix, all eyes will be on McLaren to make sure they don’t have any more slip-ups. For Norris, this disqualification is a tough blow in a season that started off pretty well for him.
Now, the Australian GP will be remembered for more than just the racing—it’s the post-race chaos that changed everything.
