Lando Norris claimed his seventh victory of the F1 season, extending his championship lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to 24 points. Norris has hit a remarkable run of form with back-to-back wins, just as Piastri has experienced a dip, finishing fifth in the last three races.
Max Verstappen's pursuit of a fifth world title is now in jeopardy, as he trails Norris by 49 points with only three races remaining. After a shocking Q1 exit, his first since Russia 2021, Red Bull broke parc fermé to overhaul his car's setup. The strategy was successful, as Verstappen recovered from a pit lane start to finish on the podium.
In the post-race press conference, Norris acknowledged Verstappen as a significant threat for the final rounds, stating his belief that the Dutchman could have won in Sao Paulo with a better starting position.