P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Standings: Verstappen stuns McLaren as FIA penalty halts title charge
“Max Verstappen impressed with his recovery from the pit lane to third place at the Brazilian Grand Prix, showcasing his championship-winning potential in F1. Lando Norris secured his seventh victory of the season, extending his lead over team-mate Oscar Piastri by 24 points.
Piastri received a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Kimi Antonelli, who in turn made contact with Charles Leclerc, forcing the Ferrari driver to retire. Lewis Hamilton also suffered a DNF, contributing to a tough weekend for Ferrari as they fell behind Mercedes and Red Bull in the constructors’ standings.
The F1 standings show McLaren in the lead, followed by Mercedes and Red Bull, with the 2025 season seeing the removal of the fastest lap point to prevent tactical pit stops for an additional point. Headlines include Verstappen’s reaction to the Interlagos mishap and the controversial decision to remove the fastest lap point moving forward in F1.”
