Overview
- After leading by 34 points post-Zandvoort, Piastri now trails Norris by 24 following Norris wins in Mexico City and Brazil.
- On The Red Flags podcast, ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner urged Piastri to regroup over winter or seek a new seat if he fails to take the crown.
- Piastri says his rapport with Norris is “better than ever,” as McLaren continues to let both drivers race without naming a No. 1.
- Max Verstappen sits 49 points off Norris after a pit-lane-to-podium drive in Brazil, and Steiner suggested the Red Bull driver could overhaul Piastri for second.
- The Australian notes he has had to adjust his driving style in recent races and has not stood on the podium since Monza, with three rounds left starting in Las Vegas on November 20–22.