After an unprecedented delay, the FIA’s 2024 Formula 1 cost cap review confirms all teams are compliant, with only Aston Martin cited for a minor procedural breach and no penalties imposed.
Oscar Piastri finished fifth at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, losing his championship lead to teammate Lando Norris. Despite the setback, Piastri said his focus was on “learning what I wanted to learn,” as he works to adapt his driving to low-grip conditions ahead of the season’s final four races.
The FIA defended its decision to deploy a late Virtual Safety Car in the Mexican Grand Prix, which froze battles between Verstappen and Piastri in the closing laps. While Lando Norris cruised to victory, the timing of the call has reignited debate about race control’s impact on the 2025 title fight.
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in control at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to claim victory and the championship lead. McLaren’s flawless strategy and Norris’s precision left Ferrari and Red Bull battling for scraps in a race that saw Yuki Tsunoda lose out after a slow pit stop.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko teases a “hidden ace” that could fuel Max Verstappen’s title comeback—suggesting further RB21 upgrades and bold strategy for the final races as McLaren falters.
At the US GP, missed sprint data forced McLaren to raise ride height by a few millimeters—costing 0.15s per lap and surrendering victory to Verstappen.
McLaren has held Lando Norris accountable for his near-collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore, with Norris confirming “consequences” for the incident—though the team isn’t revealing what they are.
McLaren’s Constructors’ Championship win in Singapore sparked bizarre social media theories about Oscar Piastri’s absence and Zak Brown’s “ignored” radio message. The truth? A mix of strict schedules, F1’s improvisation, and bad timing — not tension inside the team.
