Overview

• McLaren CEO Zak Brown said the team will proactively meet with both drivers to navigate the emotional high of a victory and the low of defeat when the championship is decided.
• Oscar Piastri cautioned that obsessing over past mistakes can lead to a mental “rabbit hole” that undercuts performance under pressure.
• Analyst Alex Brundle warned that a single non-finish for either driver would almost certainly swing the drivers’ championship given the nine-point gap.
• Lando Norris affirmed he will not employ psychological tactics against his team-mate and will acknowledge Piastri's superior performance if he falls short.
• Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko commended Piastri’s consistency but questioned whether McLaren’s refusal to issue team orders is sustainable as the title battle tightens.