Overview
- With four rounds left, Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri by one point, and Max Verstappen is 36 points behind.
- Forecasts point to wet conditions across qualifying, the sprint and the Grand Prix at Interlagos, increasing the chance of a volatile weekend.
- Verstappen says he needs “a bit of luck” to overhaul the deficit and insists he feels no pressure heading into Brazil.
- Public scrutiny of McLaren’s driver management has intensified after comments from Bernie Ecclestone and Jos Verstappen, while CEO Zak Brown reiterates the team will not favor one driver.
- McLaren has already secured the Constructors’ title, Piastri’s recent dip is under the microscope, and the São Paulo sprint weekend offers multiple sessions that can swing points quickly.