Overview
- Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri by one point with four races to go, with Max Verstappen 36 points back as the São Paulo sprint weekend begins.
- CEO Zak Brown reiterated McLaren will not issue team orders between its drivers, invoking 2007 as he accepts the risk of losing rather than favoring one.
- Jos Verstappen questioned Piastri’s recent dip and hinted at internal problems, while Piastri denied any favoritism and said his results have clear explanations.
- Red Bull personnel were fined after removing tape from McLaren’s grid area in recent rounds, an episode that added to tension between the title contenders.
- Lewis Hamilton criticized the FIA’s transparency after his 10‑second Mexico penalty, arguing unclear decisions can influence championship outcomes.