Overview
- Oscar Piastri holds a nine-point lead over Lando Norris entering the summer break while McLaren sits 299 points clear of Ferrari in the Constructors’ standings
- Zak Brown reaffirmed that neither driver will receive preferential treatment as they contest the Drivers’ World Championship
- The team has established protocols to handle potential on-track incidents after the Canada Grand Prix collision between Norris and Piastri
- McLaren will hold a dedicated meeting with both drivers to determine how best to support the one who finishes second emotionally
- Brown disputed suggestions that Norris lacks mental resilience, describing him as being in the best place of his career