1. Oscar and the Webbers call time
Oscar Piastri and his managers, Mark and Ann Webber, have agreed to part ways. They’d worked together since 2019, through his junior titles and the move to McLaren. The Webbers had already stepped back from trackside duties this season, and Oscar thanked them for guiding him into F1.
2. Mercedes get the nod from the team they dethroned
Fourth and fifth at Interlagos were enough for Mercedes to clinch their first constructors’ title since 2021. Zak Brown congratulated the team and its engine division and looked ahead to another fight next year. Andrea Stella singled out the work it took to win in such a competitive field.
3. The FIA’s age limits are up for debate
The BBC has seen a proposal from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to scrap age limits for office holders. It goes before the General Assembly next month and follows June’s removal of term limits. The proposal argues the age rules can shut out experienced candidates.
4. Lewis tells Ferrari fans where Brazil unraveled
Lewis climbed from 20th on the grid, but the rain came back while he was still on slicks and he spun just short of the pits. He finished ninth. In a message to fans on Monday, he pointed to tyre struggles and oversteer, and thanked them for their support.
5. Fernando had the corners, then came the straights
Fernando’s Aston Martin looked stronger in the wet, even after first-lap contact with Bearman damaged his front wing. RaceFans’ radio review shows how the straights hurt him as the track dried. Aston Martin moved quickly when the rain returned, but Alonso still finished 12th.
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