Overview
- Max Verstappen sits third on 321 points, 36 behind leaders Lando Norris (357) and Oscar Piastri (356) with four rounds to go.
- Helmut Marko says rainy conditions at Interlagos could boost Red Bull's chances of finishing ahead of both McLarens.
- Red Bull continued rolling out upgrades, including a sixth underbody specification in Mexico, while McLaren paused 2025 development to focus on 2026.
- Verstappen's recent run includes three wins, two second places and one third across the last six race weekends.
- Ralf Schumacher notes signs of pressure within McLaren, and separate reports say Red Bull has delayed a driver-lineup announcement to avoid distracting from the title fight.