Australia’s F1 2025 title hopeful has suffered an alarming slump in form over recent weekends, but having largely returned to the pace of McLaren teammate Lando Norris at Interlagos, Piastri declared that he “can definitely fight” with the McLaren package which he has underneath him this weekend.

Because right now everyone is wondering whether he can handle the pressure, and that's not good for your reputation ... Piastri's reputation in this case.

Lando Norris beat McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to the top spot in the sole practice session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while title rival Max Verstappen toiled with setup problems en route to 17th.

Max Verstappen comes to Brazil with a what seems to be a major mental advantage over his McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Norris reigned supreme on both of his SQ3 laps to fend off a strong effort from Mercedes rookie Antonelli, who split the two championship contending McLarens, as Verstappen struggled for grip in his ...