Overview

• Piastri says McLaren has issued no ‘Senna–Prost’ warning, emphasizing a cooperative culture with freedom to race from the first round.
• Ex‑driver Juan Pablo Montoya predicts the rivalry will eventually “explode” and could result in a clash, citing the tight points gap and rare title opportunity.
• Team boss Andrea Stella details race‑by‑race upgrades since Canada and expects strong form at Zandvoort as well as traditionally weaker venues such as Monza and Las Vegas.
• Ferrari’s outlook remains cautious: Leclerc doubts out‑pacing McLaren on pure pace at any track, while Vasseur acknowledges progress but stops short of calling Ferrari a consistent front‑runner.
• McLaren holds a commanding constructors’ lead after 11 wins; the season resumes at Zandvoort next week, with Hamilton still seeking a first Ferrari podium and trailing teammate Leclerc.