McLaren CEO Zak Brown made a staggering statement about the future of Papaya rules and how it will influence the Championship. The American revealed he would rather see Max Verstappen secure the championship than have to decide to prioritise one driver at McLaren.

It was a statement weekend from Lando Norris as he seized the lead of the Drivers’ Championship, but who were the other winners or losers in Mexico City?

A look at Lando Norris’s career development between 2024 and 2025, tracing his championship bid for 2025 so far and his position within his team.

Lando Norris cruised to victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, taking the championship lead from Oscar Piastri by one point with just four races to go. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen completed the podium, a potential P2 for the defending champion fading away after a late-race VSC, while Oliver Bearman finished fourth ahead of Oscar Piastri.

Perhaps one of the most crucial qualifying sessions in the title fight narrative unfolded on Saturday in Mexico City, with Lando Norris triumphing as the pole-sitter ahead of Ferrari clinching P2 and P3. Here’s everything to look out for in a race that sees Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen starting on the back-foot, while Norris is in prime position to reclaim the championship lead.

Norris outlines his perspective on Sunday's Grand Prix after crucial pole position in Mexico City.

Lando Norris took pole at the Mexican Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton completing the top three. Norris’ main championship rivals, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, only managed fifth and eighth, setting up a tantalising starting grid for tomorrow.

The third and final hour-long practice session was the last chance for the teams and drivers to fully get to grips with the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with Lando Norris topping the times.

Lando Norris stays philosophical as he hunts teammate Oscar Piastri for the title while keeping an eye on a resurgent Max Verstappen, whom he admits "has been in very good form".

Max Verstappen converted pole to victory at the United States Grand Prix to cap off a dominant weekend, slicing his deficit to the championship leader down to 40 points. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc completed the podium following thrilling battles throughout the race for second, eventually claimed by Norris, while championship leader Oscar Piastri finished fifth.

In what could be a crucial moment in the championship, Max Verstappen claimed victory in Austin while his title rivals retired from the race on the first lap. 

McLaren confirms internal action after the Singapore clash as Norris faces "repercussions" and Piastri says the team has moved on ahead of Austin.

Max Verstappen heads into the United States Grand Prix 63-points behind title contender Oscar Piastri and 41 points behind Lando Norris. 

With the World Constructors’ Championship safely secured, is McLaren’s commitment to ‘papaya rules’ between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finally over?

McLaren sealed back-to-back Constructors’ titles in Singapore–their first since the Senna era. Method, unity and precision define their rise.

McLaren seals its 10th Constructors’ title in Singapore, securing the championship early after a dominant season from Norris and Piastri.

George Russell executed a dominant victory under the floodlights of Singapore, joined by Max Verstappen and Lando Norris on the podium, while McLaren celebrate securing back-to-back Constructors' Championships.

Lando Norris eyes Singapore GP with confidence but admits Verstappen’s Red Bull resurgence makes him a key rival for victory.

McLaren needed just nine points to secure the Constructors' Championship at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but a disastrous weekend for the entire team sees the fight continuing to Singapore. Here's how the team's weekend in Baku fell apart against expectations.

In the final part of qualifying, McLaren's Lando Norris described an unsuccessful gamble on track position as "the price you pay".