Overview
- Stewards took no action over Lance Stroll’s opening-lap contact with Gabriel Bortoleto at Interlagos, which ended the Brazilian’s race.
- Lance Stroll, asked in Las Vegas about Franco Colapinto’s post-race criticism, replied that Colapinto should focus on scoring a point this season.
- Gabriel Bortoleto and Stroll both described the São Paulo incident as a racing incident after speaking post-race.
- Franco Colapinto later softened his stance and apologized, saying his comments were made in the heat of the moment and expressing hope the matter is settled.
- Colapinto remains without a point this season but has been retained by Alpine for 2026, a backdrop that shaped reaction to the exchange.