Overview
- Lando Norris holds a 24-point advantage over Oscar Piastri, with Max Verstappen 49 points back, across the remaining races in Las Vegas, Qatar’s sprint weekend, and Abu Dhabi.
- Norris cautions that Las Vegas could expose McLaren weaknesses given last year’s low‑grip struggles and expected cold conditions, though a strong result could push Verstappen to the brink of elimination.
- Oscar Piastri says a recent ‘trend’ has forced him to alter his driving style, correlating with six straight weekends of being outscored and no podiums since Monza.
- Ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner urges Piastri to consider leaving McLaren if he misses the title, arguing he should regroup or seek a move despite his long-term deal.
- McLaren leaders vow to stick to process and keep driver equality, as Andrea Stella lauds an unusually deep field of elite drivers and Sebastian Vettel says any of the three contenders would be worthy champions.