Overview
- McLaren sealed the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in Singapore, with Oscar Piastri leading Lando Norris by 22 points and Max Verstappen 63 behind with six races remaining.
- Brown says the team will continue to let its drivers race under 'papaya rules' and will not change strategy even as Verstappen remains a threat.
- Red Bull’s recent gains have lifted Verstappen to two wins and a second in the last three events, cutting his deficit and reviving outside-title hopes.
- Guenther Steiner has urged McLaren to back Piastri, while Mario Andretti and many fans allege the team favors Norris following the Singapore first‑lap overtake.
- Testimony from Alex Palou and fresh paddock reporting have fueled speculation about Piastri’s long‑term plans, which remains unconfirmed by the team.