McLaren’s “fair play” image is looking set to emulate Red Bull in 2018...and not in a good way.

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There’s a growing tension at McLaren, a mutual trust issue that may mirror Daniel Ricciardo’s fateful Red Bull exit in 2018 when Max Verstappen was set to take charge. How has Piastri’s 2025 season swing, plus the emotional weight of McLaren’s loyalty to Norris point toward a bigger problem? And how are McLaren fending off that looming possibility. Could the massive reduction of junior drivers be a hint toward the team WANTING to keep the faith with Piastri?

Maybe Bortoleto is right in all this...McLaren may WANT to be equal, but are they capable of being equal?

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Oscar Piastri's Trust Crisis With McLaren Seems Familiar...

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Lando Norris could become one of F1’s most divisive champions. Why?

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Lando Norris is winning races, comfortably too, but the reaction around him is STILL louder than ever. A single thumbs down from a Racing Bulls staffer has set off another wave of debate, adding fuel to a season already shaped by many other factors which include papaya rules. How has this driver on the edge of his first championship wound up become F1's latest villain superior?

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Why Is Lando Norris A Controversial Champion-Elect?

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Toto Wolff is cashing in and Mercedes could be worth MORE without Lewis Hamilton.

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Toto Wolff is reported to be selling part of his stake of Mercedes for just over $300 million which implies a team valuation near $6 billion. Just ahead of the 2026 rules shift and while F1 valuations run hot. Mercedes says governance stays the same, a likely passive buyer which fits the message of no power shuffle...but you never know. Keep an eye on how this capital refresh feeds into Mercedes’ next chapter with Kimi Antonelli rising and George Russell anchoring development.

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Toto Wolff’s $300,000,000 Mercedes Move

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Ferrari’s biggest fight this season is with its own chairman.

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Ferrari chairman John Elkann has lit up the paddock by praising mechanics and engineers...while pointing the finger at Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc; telling them to talk less. Him pinning the blame for Ferrari's woes on them. Both drivers pushed back with public unity and the world has sounded off AGAINST the lead of the road company.

Why does this “talk less” instruction feel especially off? It's weird but instilled in Ferrari's history of its leaders scapegoating from within. Let's talk about it!

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Ferrari Has Turned on Hamilton and Leclerc

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The 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix delivered, despite there being no rain worth speaking of...and Lando Norris? He's locked in.

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Lando Norris’ commanding weekend tightened his grip on the championship whilst Kimi Antonelli’s fearless showing left Toto Wolff grinning. Not on;ly that, but Max Verstappen’s charge from the pit lane to the podium salvaged his title hopes after a DISASTROUS Q1 exit while Oscar Piastri? Oh dear. Haas and Racing Bulls also made major statements with crucial points finishes and Ferrari’s weekend might be the breaking point for their season.

Who else this weekend lost, won or were just plain meh?

The 2025 F1 Brazil Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS

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Aston Martin's Newey just swung the axe within the team...and the fallout could impact Lance Stroll.

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A brutal reshuffle is underway at Aston Martin as Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile remove several senior technical leaders. With Honda arriving for 2026 and a clean-sheet car in the works, authority now concentrates around Newey, with Fernando Alonso urging the factory to prioritize the reset. Another key sign that the copycat era of Team Silverstone is over. No more Pink Mercedes or Green Red Bull!

That ambition raises the stakes for Lance Stroll. If the AMR26 is quick and Alonso turns it into regular podiums or wins, every missed result becomes a spotlight on the Canadian, even moreso than 2023. This is a very major turning point in how the team is governed, for the best.

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Adrian Newey Turns Up the Heat on Lance Stroll

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McLaren might have just handed Max Verstappen the psychological edge he needed to take another world title.

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In a stunning twist ahead of the Brazil GP, McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s comments around 2007 and comparing it to Max Verstappen's tear in the title sent shockwaves through the paddock. What was meant as a message of unity between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri has instead comes off as McLaren conceding defeat before the fight is over.

Clearly, this message has not landed the way it was intended to. Sure, the bosses of the McLaren F1 team is thinking about its team, but the 'external noise' is sounding off as the team's take on Max's surge has become a little muddied.

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McLaren Just Gifted Max Verstappen the Upper Hand

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Despite losing the lead of the title, Oscar Piastri found a new gear as Lando Norris dominated.

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A single front suspension choice after Canada set Lando Norris up for qualifying dominance while Oscar Piastri arguably drifted out of the sweet spot. With Andrea Stella's support, Piastri's Mexico race was saved from abject disaster. What happened? Let's talk about it!

There’s bigger context too. Stella’s public framing of his drivers suggests different superpowers that could shape the team’s development path into 2026.

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Oscar Piastri Finds His McLaren Mojo Again

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Rain on the radar, sprint on the schedule...yeeeeees!

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In other news, Williams returns to its classic identity with the "Forward W", a clean signal of heritage with intent for 2026. Also, the Felipe Massa legal pause and uncertainty with Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari means that red-coloured teams are not having a good time. Naturally, Interlagos gets the spotlight for its classic status and a wet forecast that could make things well fun!

Who do I predict for this weekend's top 5?

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The 2025 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS

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Alpine F1 is on the brink of a move that could reset its future.

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Alpine’s celebrity-backed investor Otro Capital is in early talks to offload its 24 percent stake bought in 2023 for about $218m. Now? A profit is to be had; and if Renault reclaims the shares it tightens control right before the 2026 rules shift. As a result, could this be a sign that Renault has accepted its failure with Alpine and is about to begin anew on its own...or is this the next step for Christian Horner to move from Red Bull to Alpine...and good news for Franco Colapinto against Pierre Gasly?

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