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LANDO NORRIS’ PUNISHMENT DROPPED, MCLAREN PRIORITIZES VERSTAPPEN CHALLENGE

McLaren has dropped "repercussions" for Lando Norris after he clashed with Oscar Piastri, citing Max Verstappen's title threat. Team boss Andrea Stella says they now have a "clean slate" to focus on beating the charging Red Bull driver.

Lando Norris’ Punishment Dropped, McLaren Prioritizes Verstappen Challenge
McLaren Drops Norris Disciplinary Talk - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Given Max Verstappen's growing threat, McLaren has proposed doing away with Lando Norris' "repercussions."

Oscar Piastri, Norris, and Verstappen are separated by just 40 points in the drivers' championship with five rounds remaining in 2025.

After winning three of the last four races, the Red Bull driver is in the lead.

Piastri struggled to finish fifth at the US Grand Prix, indicating a decline in his recent form.

The British driver received some sort of sanction as a result of Norris's violent Lap 1 move on Piastri.

Piastri did, however, confirm that Norris' "repercussions" had been dropped ahead of this weekend's event in Mexico City.

According to McLaren manager Andrea Stella, Verstappen's performance compelled the team to begin with a "clean slate" for both drivers.

Stella told reporters in Mexico, "As always, we assess things, team, drivers, in a very transparent way, in a very positive way."

"We believed that starting again and concentrating exclusively on one goal—ensuring that papaya wins the championship—was the wisest course of action going forward.

"Everything else is less significant, and someone is approaching with a lot of speed.

"Our goal is to halt this momentum and restore it to the papaya side."

Red Bull's enhancements will be matched by McLaren.


Red Bull is still making improvements to the RB21.

The crew has adjusted the edge wing and floor body for this weekend.

Stella has supported McLaren's decision to halt car development for their MCL39 earlier this year.

When asked if McLaren could have matched Red Bull for enhancements, Stella responded, "The 2026 project would be substantially compromised."

"In the future, we hope to win titles. You need a competitive car if you want to win championships in the future. We have, in my opinion, been extremely thoughtful in devoting all of our resources to 2026.

Here, we must also make a technical remark. From an aerodynamic perspective, our car was already quite developed, and since we were at a plateau in our aerodynamic development, it would take us weeks to add one more point of aerodynamic efficiency, as we had done when we modified our car around Austria, Canada, and so on.

Every week, we add a significant amount of downforce to the 2026 car. You must thus call at that point using the best information you have. Additionally, we must remember that, as the champions, we are subject to the strictest rules regarding the CFD and wind tunnel allowances.

"We wanted to be pragmatic and switch our focus to 2026 since we were so far in the decreasing returns."

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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