After the chequered flag, it appeared Lando Norris can have a 42-point lead over Verstappen heading into the ultimate two rounds, however that benefit has taken a dramatic hit. The FIA disqualified each McLarens after discovering their skid blocks worn past the authorized restrict, immediately reigniting the title combat.
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Underneath Article 3.5.9 of the technical laws, the plank should preserve a minimal thickness of 9 mm. Each MCL39s failed this test, leaving the stewards no possibility however to disqualify them.
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The four-time world champion took the lead after Norris‘ mistake into Flip 1—a place he would maintain from begin to end.
From then on, the Dutchman confirmed he might management the hole to his rivals behind him, pushing when obligatory and managing his benefit flawlessly all the way in which to the chequered flag.
Whereas the victory alone wouldn’t have been sufficient to place him again into severe title rivalry, the disqualification of each McLarens now offers Verstappen renewed hope heading into the ultimate two races, with momentum firmly on his facet. He now trails Norris by 24 factors.
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