Overview
- CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri operate under identical contractual terms as part of McLaren’s equal-treatment strategy.
- The MCL39 has dominated the 2025 season with 11 victories in 14 Grands Prix, giving McLaren a 299-point lead in the constructors’ standings and Oscar Piastri a narrow edge atop the drivers’ table.
- Formula 1’s official announcement of the 14 confirmed drivers for 2026 includes Lewis Hamilton staying with Ferrari despite recent performance concerns and external retirement speculation.
- Mercedes driver George Russell publicly questioned the legality of Ferrari’s setup and tire-pressure approach at the Hungarian GP, leading to an ongoing FIA technical inquiry.
- Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has named Oscar Piastri as the favorite for the 2025 drivers’ title, while Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff predicts Ferrari and Aston Martin will emerge as strong challengers under the 2026 regulations.