Friday (10) was a busy day in Formula 1, and the post-Singapore landscape continues to generate hot topics. McLaren celebrated its constructors’ championship title in Woking, while behind-the-scenes indications suggest pressure from Oscar Piastri’s entourage after the incident with Lando Norris. Meanwhile, Cadillac confirmed a test with technical support from Ferrari ahead of its 2026 debut. All this and more, brought together by F1MANIA.NET, so you don!t miss anything from F1.
McLaren opened the doors of its headquarters to celebrate the 2025 constructors’ title, its second consecutive championship. The event, highlighted by F1MANIA.NET, valued the collective effort that supported 12 wins in 17 races so far. The team acknowledged the challenges faced in the last stages but reinforced the “culture of resurgence” that has become the hallmark of the operation since mid-2023. For the fan, the perception is that the technical and operational foundation is solid enough to navigate ups and downs without losing the championship’s direction.
At the same time, the celebration does not overshadow a sensitive point: pit stops. According to an analysis reported by F1MANIA.NET, Guenther Steiner pointed out a situation of “lack of confidence” in McLaren’s tire changes, especially under strategic pressure. In Singapore, the tight tactical battle with Mercedes and Red Bull highlighted that lost tenths in the pit lane can turn into positions on the streets of Marina Bay. The criticism touches on an exposed nerve: McLaren has evolved its car and execution but needs to rediscover the chronometric excellence that was once the team’s signature.
Behind the scenes, the atmosphere was also heated. According to F1MANIA.NET, Oscar Piastri’s staff allegedly pressured McLaren in an internal meeting after the incident with Norris at the start of the Singapore race. The Australian showed discomfort on the radio, and the team worked to calm the situation, keeping the focus on the track and the fight for the drivers’ title. “Managing two championship contenders requires clear rules and transparent communication,” the report heard. The message is pragmatic: preserve the team spirit without taking the glove off the hand of whoever is fighting for each point with their teammate.
As the champions celebrate and adjust their processes, the 2026 grid continues to take shape. Cadillac confirmed, via F1MANIA.NET, that it will conduct a test with Ferrari’s support before its debut under the new regulations. The collaboration aims to validate systems, correlations, and operational routines before activating its own definitive structure. It’s a strategic move: using Maranello’s experience to reduce the learning curve in modern F1, where chassis integration, aerodynamics, and power unit dictate competitiveness.
Cadillac’s move helps illustrate a paddock in managerial turmoil. Still, according to F1MANIA.NET, Johnny Herbert suggested that Christian Horner would be the key piece to get Ferrari back on the title track. It’s a debate that echoes after new speculation about the future of the command in Maranello. The thesis is simple: strong leadership, stable processes, and a culture of victory. In practice, however, any redirection depends on contracts, internal politics, and timing — items not always synchronized in F1.
Putting the pieces of the day together, the picture is clear. McLaren is experiencing a sporting and institutional apex but knows that the margin of error decreases when the pressure of the drivers’ title meets the need for impeccable pit stops and intense coexistence between two contenders. Cadillac, on the other hand, is signaling maturity by seeking prior validation with Ferrari’s know-how. And the discussion about leadership profiles — like the hypothesis of Horner in a central role at Ferrari — shows that in 2026, the championship will also be decided in offices and simulation centers.
For the fan, the message is direct: the 2025 cycle still holds important chapters, and the interval until the US GP will be less silence and more engineering, politics, and people management. F1MANIA.NET will remain attentive to updates on the Norris-Piastri coexistence, McLaren’s operational response in the pits, and Cadillac’s next steps towards its debut. In Formula 1, the championship never sleeps — it only changes scenery between one checkered flag and the next start.
