🏁 The Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: When Sin City Delivered Championship Chaos

A Technical Infraction Smaller Than a Human Hair Changed Everything

The Night That Changed Everything

The neon-lit streets of Las Vegas witnessed one of the most dramatic Formula 1 races in recent memory on November 23, 2025. What appeared to be a straightforward race result transformed into a championship game-changer hours after the chequered flag, proving once again that in Formula 1, nothing is certain until the final technical inspection clears.

In a sport where millimeters and milliseconds define greatness, the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be remembered as the night when fractions smaller than a human hair's width potentially decided a world championship. The disqualification of both McLaren drivers for excessive plank wear—by margins of just 0.12mm for Lando Norris and 0.26mm for Oscar Piastri—has created one of the most dramatic championship finales in Formula 1 history.

The Race: Verstappen's Ice-Cool Masterclass

Max Verstappen delivered an ice-cool masterclass on the chilly streets of Las Vegas, showcasing why he remains one of the sport's most formidable competitors. Starting from pole position after Norris's aggressive first-lap maneuver backfired, the Red Bull driver controlled the 50-lap race with surgical precision, ultimately claiming victory on a night when his championship hopes desperately needed a boost.

Norris had moved across to cover Verstappen but braked too late while trying to take a tighter angle into Turn 1, running wide and allowing Verstappen to storm through into the lead. George Russell initially capitalized on Norris's momentum loss to take second place, but the McLaren driver eventually fought back to reclaim the position—or so it seemed.

The Las Vegas Strip Circuit, with its unique blend of high-speed straights exceeding 340 km/h and technical sections, provided the perfect backdrop for this high-stakes drama. The 5.4-kilometer circuit features over one kilometer of main straight, creating spectacular overtaking opportunities while testing both car reliability and driver precision under the glittering lights of America's entertainment capital.

Verstappen's victory margin of over 23 seconds demonstrated Red Bull's pace advantage on a circuit that rewards aerodynamic efficiency and straight-line speed. The Dutchman completed all 50 laps without significant drama, crossing the line to what he thought was a good—but not championship-defining—result.

The Disqualification Bombshell: A Microscopic Margin

The real story began after the podium celebrations concluded. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified from the final classification after both their cars were found not to comply with technical regulations, with the rearmost skid wear found to be below the minimum 9mm thickness.

The measuring device was a Mitutoyo Micrometre purchased in May 2025, and according to the manufacturer's specifications, accurate to within 0.001mm. The measurements revealed violations so small they challenge human comprehension: Norris's car measured 8.88mm on the right-hand side front and 8.93mm at the rear, while Piastri's violations were slightly larger but still microscopic.

To put that in context, the width of the average human hair is between 0.17 to 0.181 millimeters, raising the possibility that Norris could quite literally miss out on the title by less than a hair's width if Verstappen beats him to the championship by 18 points or less at the end of the season.

The Technical Deep Dive: Understanding the Plank

The plank, officially known as the skid block, is a critical component of Formula 1 car design. This composite material strip runs along the underside of each car, serving multiple purposes: it protects the car's floor from track contact, and critically, it ensures teams maintain minimum ride heights throughout a race.

Plank material is designed to wear away over the course of a race as it rubs against the track surface—in part protecting the underside of the car but also allowing the FIA to ensure a minimum ride height is maintained. Teams constantly balance the desire to run cars as low as possible for aerodynamic advantage against the risk of excessive wear that could lead to disqualification.

The regulations are unambiguous: teams must maintain a minimum thickness of 9mm after accounting for wear. There is no margin for error, no consideration for circumstances, and no alternative penalty. Technical breaches of this nature have only one consequence: disqualification.

McLaren's Defense: Porpoising and Limited Practice

McLaren argued that there were mitigating circumstances surrounding the excessive skid block wear in that there was additional and unexpected porpoising at this event, limited opportunity to test due to the weather on Day 1, and shortened practice sessions.

In qualifying, McLaren had opted for a more loaded aerodynamic set-up than would have been ideal, effectively replicating the choice which Mercedes had made in 2024, using a wing configuration akin to Spa. This high-downforce setup, chosen to help generate tire temperature in Las Vegas's cold conditions, may have contributed to the unexpected wear patterns.

The team pointed to Friday's wet conditions and Thursday evening's red flags during second practice as factors that limited their data gathering opportunities. Las Vegas's unique Saturday night race format, combined with the interrupted practice sessions, gave teams less time than usual to dial in their setups.

However, the FIA argued that unfortunately there was no provision in the regulations or in precedent for any penalty other than the usual penalty, noting that the breach was unintentional and that there was not a deliberate attempt to circumvent the regulations.

The Stewards' Verdict: No Room for Compassion

The stewards faced a clear but difficult decision. The rear skids were re-measured in the presence of the stewards and the three McLaren representatives, and those measurements confirmed that the skids did not comply with the regulations, with the relevant measurements even lower than those measured originally by the technical delegate.

The stewards noted the various decisions of the FIA International Court of Appeal which limit the ability to avoid disqualification for technical breaches. Despite acknowledging McLaren's good faith and the unintentional nature of the violation, the officials had no choice under current regulations.

The three-hour delay between the race's conclusion and the official announcement added to the tension. Apparently McLaren's attempt to change the stewards' minds was the reason for the extended deliberation, but ultimately, precedent and regulation prevailed over circumstances.

Championship Implications: A Title Fight Reborn

The disqualifications sent shockwaves through the paddock and transformed the championship landscape overnight. Verstappen now sits level on points with Oscar Piastri on 366, while Norris maintains a 24-point lead at 390 points.

Before the disqualifications, Norris had appeared to be cruising toward his maiden world championship with a 42-point advantage over Verstappen and a 30-point cushion over his teammate. The technical infraction wiped out 18 crucial points for Norris and cost Piastri 12 points, completely rewriting the championship narrative.

With two Grands Prix and one Sprint remaining, there are 58 points on offer over the next two weekends. The mathematics are straightforward but nerve-wracking: Norris can win the title this weekend in Qatar, providing he out-scores Piastri and Verstappen by two points, and if he holds a 26 point lead after Sunday's race, he will be crowned champion.

For Verstappen, what had seemed like a mathematical impossibility has become a genuine opportunity. The four-time world champion needs to outscore Norris by 24 points across the remaining races to claim an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. A single race victory is worth 25 points, meaning Verstappen could theoretically take the championship lead with a win in Qatar if Norris fails to score.

Piastri's position is perhaps the most psychologically complex. Level on points with Verstappen but behind on countback (Verstappen has more race wins), the Australian must now somehow overcome both his teammate—the driver his team is likely prioritizing—and a resurgent Verstappen. Piastri had led the standings for much of the year; he even led by 34 points at the end of August, but his ongoing podium-less streak of six grands prix has all but ended hopes of a maiden title.

The Pattern of 2025: When Technical Regulations Decide Championships

This marked a particularly costly moment in what has been a season plagued by technical disqualifications. Hamilton lost his sixth-place result at the Chinese Grand Prix because of excessive rear skid block wear, and Nico Hulkenberg lost 13th at the Bahrain Grand Prix after his Sauber failed to meet the minimum thickness requirement for the rear skid block.

The 2025 season has seen six disqualifications for technical infractions, with the Las Vegas double DSQ being the fifth and sixth. None of those instances cost a driver a podium like Norris in Vegas though, with the last time that happening being the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix when Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 across the line but his W15 was later found to be 1.5kg underweight.

The frequency of these technical disqualifications has raised questions about whether the regulations are too stringent or whether teams are pushing boundaries too aggressively. The counterargument is clear: technical regulations exist to ensure fair competition, and if teams cannot comply, they must face the consequences regardless of intent.

Ferrari's Struggles Continue: Hamilton's Nightmare Season

While the McLaren drama dominated headlines, another story unfolded further down the grid that highlighted Ferrari's disappointing 2025 campaign. Lewis Hamilton qualified in last in Sin City, his worst qualifying performance of his F1 career on pure pace.

The seven-time world champion's challenging first season with Ferrari continued its downward trajectory. Hamilton recovered from his P20 starting position to finish tenth, salvaging a single point, but Hamilton described the result as his "worst season ever". His post-race comments reflected the frustration of a driver who joined Ferrari with championship ambitions only to find himself fighting for scraps.

Ferrari's struggles in Las Vegas were comprehensive. Charles Leclerc could only manage P9 on the grid in wet qualifying conditions, though he recovered to finish fourth (promoted to fourth after the McLaren disqualifications). The Italian team's inability to extract performance in varying conditions has been a recurring theme throughout 2025, raising serious questions about their 2026 prospects and whether they can provide Hamilton with a competitive car in what might be his final seasons in Formula 1.

The contrast between Ferrari's pre-season ambitions—when Hamilton's arrival was supposed to catalyze a championship challenge—and their current reality couldn't be starker. The team that dominated the early 2010s and showed promise in recent years has regressed into midfield mediocrity, unable to capitalize on their resources and heritage.

The Silver Lining: Mercedes' Unexpected Double Podium

Mercedes' George Russell secured his ninth podium finish of the season, and Russell is now guaranteed to finish fourth in the Drivers' Championship, matching his career-best season. The British driver, who crossed the line third, was promoted to second following the McLaren disqualifications—his eighth podium in nine races.

However, Russell's race was far from straightforward. Russell struggled with a steering problem from about Lap 5, the same issue he experienced in Qualifying, and after his pit stop he destroyed his tyres by pushing too hard to attack Verstappen. The steering issue, which Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirmed they need to investigate further, severely compromised Russell's pace in the later stages of the race.

Russell believes Mercedes wasn't as competitive in Las Vegas compared to 2024 as the team has a more consistent car this season. While this might seem counterintuitive, the W16's improved reliability and predictability across different circuits has come at the cost of raw pace at specific venues where the 2024 car excelled.

The Rookie Renaissance: Antonelli's Brilliant Recovery

One of the weekend's most impressive performances came from Mercedes' teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli. The 19-year-old Italian started P17 on the soft tyre and made an early pit stop for the hard compound, eventually moving up to finish third on the podium after the disqualifications.

Antonelli gained a remarkable 12 places from his P17 starting position with a brilliant drive, starting on the Soft tyre, switching to the Hard tyre at the end of lap two, and running that compound to the end. His performance bore resemblance to his defensive masterclass in Brazil two weeks ago, suggesting the rookie's development curve is accelerating at precisely the right time.

The strategy was high-risk: a two-lap stint on soft tires followed by 48 laps on hards is virtually unheard of in modern Formula 1. Antonelli said the strategy was really risky and he was concerned halfway through the race because graining started to appear, and he wasn't sure he would make it to the end. His ability to manage the tires over such an extended stint while simultaneously overtaking competitors demonstrated remarkable maturity for a driver in his debut season.

Antonelli did receive a five-second penalty for a false start, which dropped him from fourth to fifth before the McLaren disqualifications elevated him back to the podium. Regardless, his performance suggests Mercedes has found a future star—a crucial discovery as the team considers its post-Hamilton future.

The Strategic Complexity: Fuel Concerns and Tire Management

Norris dropped back drastically in the final laps as he was told to lift and coast by his team over a possible fuel concern, saying post-race he didn't know what the issues were but the team told him there were problems. This fuel-saving mode, required in the closing stages, may have exacerbated the floor wear issues by forcing Norris to alter his racing line and braking points.

Norris started to lose significant amounts of time in the final five laps of the race, though both he and race engineer Will Joseph never explicitly said what sort of issue McLaren was trying to manage. In retrospect, the team may have been aware of the plank wear concerns but unable to take corrective action without compromising the race result even further.

The fuel concern added another layer to McLaren's weekend woes. Modern Formula 1 cars carry exactly enough fuel to complete the race distance at racing speeds, with minimal margin for error. If teams miscalculate fuel loads or drivers use more fuel than anticipated (perhaps through excessive energy deployment or defensive driving), they must implement fuel-saving measures that cost lap time and can alter the car's aerodynamic platform—potentially leading to unexpected floor wear.

The Vegas Effect: A Format That Dominates Global Conversation

The Las Vegas Grand Prix once again demonstrated Formula 1's unique ability to capture global attention. The combination of elite motorsport, entertainment spectacle, and now unprecedented championship drama created a perfect storm for social media engagement. The race weekend attracted over 300,000 spectators and generated massive global media coverage ensuring instant visibility.

The Saturday night race format, starting at 10 PM local time, positions the event perfectly for global television audiences. European viewers can watch during Sunday breakfast, Asian audiences catch it during Sunday afternoon, and American fans enjoy primetime Saturday entertainment. This scheduling, combined with the spectacular Las Vegas Strip backdrop, has made the event one of the calendar's most-watched races.

The timing of the event—during a relatively quiet period in the global sports calendar between American football's regular season and playoffs—amplified its visibility, allowing F1 to dominate sports headlines worldwide. The championship implications added sporting legitimacy to what skeptics initially dismissed as mere spectacle.

Social media metrics tell the story: the race weekend trended across multiple platforms, with the disqualification news generating waves of discussion that extended far beyond traditional F1 audiences. Hashtags related to the Las Vegas GP dominated Twitter/X trending topics for over 24 hours, while Reddit's Formula1 community saw its highest traffic levels of the season.

Global Impact and Economic Significance

The Las Vegas Grand Prix represents Formula 1's boldest American expansion gambit. Unlike traditional circuits, the Las Vegas event is partially owned by F1 itself through Liberty Media, representing a $500 million investment in infrastructure and promotion. The financial stakes couldn't be higher: the race must succeed not just as sporting spectacle but as economic enterprise.

Early returns suggest the gamble is paying off. The 2025 event generated an estimated $1.5 billion in economic impact for Las Vegas, with hotels reporting sold-out weekends and premium room rates exceeding $1,000 per night. The race attracts a different demographic than traditional F1 events—younger, more diverse, and more entertainment-focused—helping the sport expand beyond its traditional European base.

Corporate hospitality reached new heights, with paddock club packages costing upwards of $15,000 per person. Major brands from fashion, technology, and entertainment sectors used the event as a platform for product launches and celebrity partnerships. The intersection of motorsport, gambling, nightlife, and celebrity culture created a unique ecosystem that no other F1 venue can replicate.

Looking Ahead: Qatar and the Sprint Format Challenge

With the championship now genuinely open, attention turns to the Qatar Grand Prix, the penultimate round of the 2025 season. The weekend features a Sprint format with practice on Friday at 13:30 GMT followed by Sprint Qualifying at 17:30 GMT, Saturday's Sprint at 14:00 GMT and main qualifying at 18:00 GMT, and Sunday's Grand Prix at 16:00 GMT.

The Lusail International Circuit is a fast and flowing 5.4-kilometer track where medium- and high-speed corners predominate, with over one kilometer of the track's total length made up of the main straight. The circuit's high-speed nature places enormous stress on tires and, critically, on the car's floor—the same component that proved McLaren's undoing in Las Vegas.

The Sprint format adds another layer of complexity and opportunity. With eight points available on Saturday (for positions one through eight) and 25 points for Sunday's Grand Prix winner, teams must balance risk across multiple competitive sessions. McLaren faces intense pressure to ensure their cars comply perfectly with plank regulations—a margin for error that has been brutally eliminated.

Losail's combination of long-radius corners, kerb usage, and night-time track evolution places a premium on ride height and compliance, a key topic after the Las Vegas plank infringements. Teams must set their cars high enough to avoid excessive wear while low enough to maintain competitive pace—a knife-edge balance that will define the championship.

The technical scrutiny will undoubtedly intensify. Expect the FIA to measure every car's plank thickness with microscopic precision after both Sprint and Grand Prix. Teams will likely adopt conservative setups, potentially sacrificing pure performance for regulatory compliance. The team that best balances speed and legality will emerge with the championship advantage.

Abu Dhabi: Setting Up a Historic Finale

If the championship remains undecided after Qatar, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will host the season finale on December 6-8. The Yas Marina Circuit, with its twilight race format and iconic marina backdrop, has witnessed several championship conclusions in recent years.

The circuit's characteristics favor different teams than Lusail. Abu Dhabi's combination of slow-speed corners and long straights requires a more balanced setup, potentially playing into Red Bull's hands if they can maintain their Las Vegas form. McLaren's traditional strength in high-speed corners might not translate as effectively around Yas Marina's varied layout.

Strategically, Abu Dhabi offers 25 points for the winner with no Sprint race to complicate calculations. If Norris arrives with a lead of 26 points or more, he merely needs to finish the race to claim the title. If the gap is smaller, we could witness one of Formula 1's most dramatic winner-takes-all finales since 2021's controversial Abu Dhabi conclusion.

The Broader Implications: Technical Regulations Under Scrutiny

The Las Vegas disqualifications have reignited debate about Formula 1's technical regulations. Critics argue that disqualifying drivers for millimeter-level violations that don't provide competitive advantage represents regulatory overreach. Supporters counter that rules must be absolute to prevent teams from exploiting gray areas.

Hamilton was also the last driver to lose a runner-up finish through disqualification before Vegas when his Mercedes had excessive rear skid block wear at the 2023 United States GP. The recurring nature of plank violations suggests teams are pushing the boundaries of acceptable wear, knowing that running lower cars provides tangible lap time advantages.

The FIA faces a difficult balance. Loosening regulations could lead to teams circumventing ride height restrictions through deliberate floor wear. Maintaining strict enforcement risks deciding championships through technical minutiae rather than on-track performance. The sport must decide whether it values absolute regulatory compliance or sporting outcomes when the two conflict.

Some observers have suggested implementing warning systems or graduated penalties for minor technical breaches, similar to aerodynamic testing restrictions. Others argue that technical regulations must remain binary—either legal or illegal—to maintain clarity and fairness. This philosophical debate will likely intensify during the off-season as teams and stakeholders advocate for their preferred regulatory framework.

The Human Element: Driver and Team Reactions

Norris said it was frustrating to lose so many points, noting that as a team they're always pushing to find performance and clearly didn't get the balance right, but nothing he could do would change it now and full focus switches to Qatar. His measured response reflects the maturity of a driver who must compartmentalize disappointment and focus on the championship battle ahead.

Piastri expressed disappointment at coming away from the weekend with no points after the unfortunate disqualification due to skid wear, noting that with how close the grid is, they're always looking for performance gains and didn't get it right this time. The Australian's frustration is compounded by his long podium drought—missing the top three in six consecutive races has derailed what once looked like a dominant championship campaign.

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella issued a statement acknowledging the breaches were unintentional with no deliberate attempt to circumvent regulations. McLaren apologized to Norris and Piastri for the points lost, accepting organizational responsibility for the technical failure. The team's transparency in accepting fault—rather than blaming external factors—demonstrates professional accountability under extreme pressure.

For Verstappen, the gift of unexpected championship viability arrived without warning. The Dutchman's post-race comments, made before learning of the disqualifications, focused on Red Bull's improved performance and satisfaction with their race execution. Learning hours later that his championship hopes had been dramatically revived must have felt surreal—a reminder that in Formula 1, fortune can shift in moments.

Media and Fan Reactions: A Championship Transformed

Global media coverage of the disqualifications dominated sports pages worldwide. British newspapers framed the story through Norris's championship jeopardy, with headlines highlighting the fraction-of-a-millimeter margins. Dutch media celebrated Verstappen's championship resurrection, while Australian outlets mourned Piastri's lost opportunity to reclaim the points lead.

Social media reaction split along predictable lines. McLaren supporters argued the punishment didn't fit the "crime," pointing to the unintentional nature of the violation and microscopic margins involved. Verstappen fans celebrated what they perceived as justice for McLaren's season-long dominance finally encountering adversity. Neutral observers debated whether championships should be decided by technical inspections or on-track performance.

Reddit's Formula1 community generated thousands of comments dissecting the technical regulations, with amateur engineers explaining plank wear mechanisms and experienced fans comparing historical precedents. The debate became surprisingly technical, with detailed discussions of ride height, porpoising, and measurement methodologies dominating discussion threads.

Formula 1's official social media channels carefully balanced coverage, acknowledging the controversy while maintaining neutrality. The sport benefits from close championship battles regardless of how they emerge, and the dramatic twist guaranteed heightened interest for the season's final rounds.

Historical Context: Championship-Defining Technical Disqualifications

Formula 1 history includes several instances where technical infractions altered championship outcomes, though few involved such microscopic margins. The 2024 Belgian Grand Prix saw George Russell lose victory when his Mercedes was found 1.5kg underweight—a violation measurable on standard scales. The Las Vegas infractions required precision instruments to detect.

Perhaps the closest historical parallel comes from the 1980s and 1990s when teams were frequently disqualified for exceeding various technical limits. The difference is that modern regulations, with their extreme precision requirements and minimal tolerances, create situations where driver and team can comply in good faith and still face disqualification due to factors partially beyond their control.

The Las Vegas disqualifications will join the pantheon of championship-defining moments that occurred off-track: McLaren's 2007 espionage scandal, various teams' aerodynamic illegalities, and fuel system violations that cost points and positions. Whether this particular incident is remembered as tragic misfortune or righteous enforcement of necessary rules depends largely on who ultimately wins the 2025 championship.

The Countdown: 58 Points Remaining

As the Formula 1 circus departs Las Vegas and heads to the Middle Eastern double-header, the mathematics are clear but the outcomes unpredictable. Norris leads with 390 points, Verstappen and Piastri trail with 366 each, and 58 points remain available. A Sprint win awards eight points, a Grand Prix victory provides 25, with additional points for fastest lap.

The scenarios are numerous:

Norris can clinch in Qatar by extending his lead to 26 points
Verstappen needs to outscore Norris by 24 points across both weekends
Piastri must overcome both teammates and rival while hoping for favorable circumstances
A DNF (Did Not Finish) for any championship contender could prove decisive

One certainty exists: the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship will be decided by the smallest margins in recent memory, with a technical disqualification measuring less than a human hair's width potentially determining who lifts the trophy in Abu Dhabi.

Conclusion: Championship Glory Hangs in the Balance

The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be remembered not just for Verstappen's commanding drive, but for how quickly fortune can shift in Formula 1's unforgiving environment. McLaren's technical infraction has breathed new life into a championship fight that seemed all but decided, setting up what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season.

As the paddock packs up and heads to Qatar, multiple narratives converge: Can Norris hold his nerve and secure a maiden title despite losing 18 crucial points through no fault of his own? Will Verstappen complete one of the greatest championship comebacks in F1 history? Can Piastri somehow overcome impossible odds to claim glory? And will any team risk pushing their car's setup to the limit after witnessing McLaren's costly lesson?

The answers will emerge over the next two weekends, but one thing is certain: in Formula 1, the race is never truly over until every technical regulation has been satisfied, every measurement verified, and every car cleared. Las Vegas 2025 proved that the most dramatic moments sometimes happen long after the engines have cooled and the champagne has been sprayed.

The championship battle heads to Qatar with genuine uncertainty—something few predicted just days ago. Whether this will be remembered as the weekend that changed everything or merely a dramatic footnote in an eventual Norris championship depends entirely on what happens under the lights of Lusail and Abu Dhabi.

What remains certain is that Formula 1 has delivered exactly what it promised: drama, controversy, and a championship fight that will captivate millions of fans worldwide until the final lap of the season.

Key Takeaways & Championship Status

✅ The Incident: Both McLaren drivers disqualified for plank wear violations measuring 0.12mm (Norris) and 0.26mm (Piastri) below the 9mm minimum—smaller than a human hair's width

✅ Championship Standings: Norris leads with 390 points, Verstappen and Piastri tied on 366 points, Russell fourth with 294 points

✅ Points Remaining: 58 points available (50 from two Grand Prix races, 8 from one Sprint race in Qatar)

✅ Title Scenarios: Norris clinches if he extends his lead to 26+ points in Qatar; otherwise, the championship goes to Abu Dhabi finale

✅ Technical Impact: Sixth disqualification of the 2025 season, highlighting intense scrutiny of technical regulations and minimal tolerance for violations

✅ Mercedes Silver Lining: Russell and Antonelli promoted to P2 and P3, securing valuable constructors' championship points and Russell's ninth podium of the season

✅ Ferrari Struggles: Hamilton's P20 qualifying (worst of career) reflects team's disappointing 2025 campaign despite pre-season championship ambitions

✅ Las Vegas Success: Event attracted 300,000+ spectators, generated $1.5B economic impact, dominated global sports media, and proved F1's American expansion viability

✅ Next Round: Qatar Grand Prix (November 28-30) features Sprint format with critical championship implications on fast-flowing Lusail circuit

✅ Historical Significance: Potential championship decided by smallest technical margin in F1 history—a fraction of a millimeter could determine the 2025 world champion

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