FIA Confirms McLaren Disqualification After Late D …read more
In a dramatic turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA has officially confirmed the disqualification of McLaren following a late post-race investigation. The decision comes after scrutineers identified a significant technical infringement linked to the car’s floor dimensions during a routine inspection.
McLaren’s disqualification affects both drivers, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri losing their hard-fought points from the race. The breach reportedly involved excessive wear on the plank beneath the car — a violation of strict regulations intended to limit ground effect and maintain safety standards.
The FIA released a statement late Sunday night, noting: “Following detailed checks, Car #4 and Car #81 were found to be in non-compliance with Article 3.5.9 of the Technical Regulations. As such, both entries have been disqualified from the final classification.”
This ruling marks a major blow for McLaren, who had initially celebrated a strong double-points finish. The disqualification reshuffles the race results and hands a lifeline to teams who finished just outside the points.
McLaren has yet to comment on whether it will appeal the decision, but the setback threatens to disrupt the momentum the team had been building over recent races.
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