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Oscar Piastri facing ‘F1 title nightmare’ as Charles Leclerc left ‘pissed off’ – International media reacts
Lando Norris delivered a dominant performance in the São Paulo Grand Prix, extending his lead in the drivers’ title race by 24 points. Norris topped every session except SQ2, while his rivals encountered troubles – Piastri crashed out and finished fifth, and Verstappen faced a shock Q1 elimination but finished third from a pit lane start. The chaotic weekend in Brazil could be crucial in the season’s title fight as the end approaches in a month. Media reactions globally varied, with UK’s The Times praising Norris’s title chances and De Telegraaf in the Netherlands hailing Verstappen’s incredible drive from the back.
Spain’s El País reported on Alpine renewing Franco Colapinto’s contract for the 2026 season, making Colapinto the confirmed partner of Pierre Gasly. Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport focused on Leclerc and Antonelli’s collision with Piastri, with Leclerc expressing frustration and Antonelli feeling stressed but happy. The dramatic race in São Paulo provided plenty of storylines and set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the F1 season.
