Overview

• McLaren clinched the constructors’ championship in Singapore as Lando Norris finished third and Oscar Piastri fourth behind winner George Russell and runner‑up Max Verstappen.
• Norris’ aggressive first‑lap move created slight contact with Verstappen and a brush with Piastri, which stewards classified as a routine start incident with no further action.
• Team principal Andrea Stella initiated talks between Norris and Piastri to safeguard internal trust, as coverage described a visibly strained dynamic inside McLaren.
• The FIA issued Lewis Hamilton a five‑second time penalty for repeatedly leaving the track while managing brake issues reported early in the race, costing him seventh to Fernando Alonso.
• The drivers’ fight tightened with Piastri’s lead over Norris at 22 points and Verstappen closing, reflecting stronger recent form from Mercedes and an improving Red Bull.