Cars failed to meet minimum skid wear measurementsLoss of points places title within reach of Max VerstappenBoth McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the two leading protagonists of the Formula One world championship, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The decision came over four hours after the conclusion of the race, their cars having been found to have breached regulations around the thickness of the skid block on the floor of the car.The judgment puts Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the defending champion, right back into contention in the title fight, with Norris now leading by 24 points from Piastri and Verstappen, who are level on points, Piastri in second on count-back of winning more races. There are two meetings remaining of the championship, in Qatar next week and Abu Dhabi on 7 December. Continue reading...