Overview
- Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri 357–356, with Max Verstappen on 321, as Brazil opens a four‑race run that includes Sprint points.
- Weather forecasts predict rain across the São Paulo weekend, increasing the likelihood of variable conditions for both the Sprint and Grand Prix.
- Ralf Schumacher calls Brazil pivotal for Verstappen’s bid, noting a maximum haul of 33 points is on offer from the Sprint and main race.
- Helmut Marko credits Red Bull’s recent upswing to process changes and Verstappen’s stronger influence on car development and setup.
- Norris cautions that not all McLaren issues are resolved and Piastri’s form has dipped since Monza, even as bookmakers and an AI model currently favor Norris.