Overview
- Lando Norris leads the standings by one point over Oscar Piastri (357–356) with Max Verstappen third on 321 as four rounds, including two sprints, remain.
- Andrea Stella said McLaren’s dominant Mexico win proved the MCL39 can still win and even control races, boosting belief in a drivers’ title push.
- Technical analysis credited McLaren’s cooling concept and underbody setup for a decisive advantage at high‑altitude Mexico City.
- Oscar Piastri acknowledged experimenting with his driving style during a form slump, while outside voices questioned whether McLaren is supporting him sufficiently.
- Helmut Marko said Red Bull sees a path back into the fight and noted rain in São Paulo could tilt chances, as Haas hailed a late upgrade after Oliver Bearman’s P4 and media speculated Bearman could one day succeed Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.