Overview
- Lando Norris heads the standings 357–356 over Oscar Piastri after his Mexico City win, with Max Verstappen third on 321 points heading into Interlagos.
- Bernie Ecclestone claimed McLaren has favored Norris and even “slowed” Piastri, allegations McLaren leadership has rejected as nonsense in recent comments.
- Helmut Marko says Brazil could reopen Verstappen’s title bid, citing Red Bull’s recent upgrades, internal restructuring gains, and potential rain at Interlagos.
- Damon Hill criticized McLaren’s team-order interventions as confusing and suggested Piastri’s slump followed a “rush of blood,” while Jacques Villeneuve and Martin Brundle pointed to confidence issues since Baku.
- Autosport reports Norris removed the live lap-delta from his steering wheel in qualifying to sharpen execution, a change he credits for improved recent form.