Overview

• McLaren can clinch the title with a one-two or by outscoring Ferrari by nine points, provided Mercedes do not outscore them by 12 or Red Bull by 33.
• Oscar Piastri holds a 31-point lead over Lando Norris entering Azerbaijan after Norris’ second place at Monza cut the gap.
• Piastri says talks "clarified a lot of things," noting pit-stop order was a key factor in the Monza call, while Norris says they remain free to race despite outside criticism.
• The FIA’s post‑Monza inspection of Norris’ car confirmed all checked components complied with 2025 technical regulations.
• Max Verstappen’s Monza win points to Red Bull progress as Ferrari target Baku qualifying strength, with Charles Leclerc seeking a fifth straight pole and Lewis Hamilton still without a 2025 podium.