"We're currently speculating, but for me, it really needs to rain." Max Verstappen approaches one of his preferred tracks this weekend, aware that the Formula 1 championship could be significantly affected at Interlagos. The Red Bull driver trails Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri by 36 points as he enters the race near Sao Paulo, with only three races left after Brazil. However, with rain predicted once again, Verstappen's fans believe the weather could work to his advantage. "Hopefully it rains," remarked Nelson Piquet Jr., brother of Verstappen’s partner Kelly, during the Pelas Pistas podcast. "The forecast currently indicates Sunday will be dry, but we're just speculating. For me, it absolutely has to rain. It must! That would make things really thrilling." Sergio Perez, who faced challenges in his F1 career after a tough season alongside Verstappen in 2024, also commended the Dutch driver’s resilience. "For me, Max is the standout of the year. He has mesmerized everyone by taking on the McLaren duo. He’s the reason fans tune into Formula 1," the Mexican stated. "He and his team have managed to turn this season around. I believe Verstappen deserves the title most among the three because he’s racing phenomenally." F1 legend Gerhard Berger expects Verstappen to remain competitive in the championship. "He has maintained the high standards of recent seasons—very fast and with minimal errors," he told Corriere dello Sport. "I mentioned Senna, who was unbeatable, but in terms of driving, Verstappen is fitting that description. He can do it, and I hope to witness clean battles until the very end." Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko also maintains that winning the title is still achievable. "We believe in it. We have determination and a small chance," he said to RTL. "We pulled it off in the last race in 2010, again in 2012, and in 2021, Verstappen became world champion on the final lap. Now it’s about having nerves of steel and avoiding any mistakes. The outcome will depend on the details."

"We're currently speculating, but for me, it really needs to rain." Max Verstappen approaches one of his preferred tracks this weekend, aware that the Formula 1 championship could be significantly affected at Interlagos. The Red Bull driver trails Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri by 36 points as he enters the race near Sao Paulo, with only three races left after Brazil. However, with rain predicted once again, Verstappen's fans believe the weather could work to his advantage. "Hopefully it rains," remarked Nelson Piquet Jr., brother of Verstappen’s partner Kelly, during the Pelas Pistas podcast. "The forecast currently indicates Sunday will be dry, but we're just speculating. For me, it absolutely has to rain. It must! That would make things really thrilling." Sergio Perez, who faced challenges in his F1 career after a tough season alongside Verstappen in 2024, also commended the Dutch driver’s resilience. "For me, Max is the standout of the year. He has mesmerized everyone by taking on the McLaren duo. He’s the reason fans tune into Formula 1," the Mexican stated. "He and his team have managed to turn this season around. I believe Verstappen deserves the title most among the three because he’s racing phenomenally." F1 legend Gerhard Berger expects Verstappen to remain competitive in the championship. "He has maintained the high standards of recent seasons—very fast and with minimal errors," he told Corriere dello Sport. "I mentioned Senna, who was unbeatable, but in terms of driving, Verstappen is fitting that description. He can do it, and I hope to witness clean battles until the very end." Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko also maintains that winning the title is still achievable. "We believe in it. We have determination and a small chance," he said to RTL. "We pulled it off in the last race in 2010, again in 2012, and in 2021, Verstappen became world champion on the final lap. Now it’s about having nerves of steel and avoiding any mistakes. The outcome will depend on the details."

      "I’ve been through a Ferrari rebuild with Jean Todt"

      Former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger has come to the Scuderia’s defense amidst increasing criticism of team principal Frederic Vasseur and frustration over the team's inconsistent performance this season. The Austrian, who competed for Ferrari twice and was notably the last driver to sign a contract in Enzo Ferrari’s office, mentioned to Corriere dello Sport that revitalizing the team's competitiveness requires time.

      "The last to sign a contract in Enzo Ferrari’s office," Berger, 66, chuckled. "Back then, it was usual for anyone joining Ferrari, but now it seems unusual to think about it."

      Berger raced for the team during another challenging period for the iconic brand—just before Michael Schumacher’s arrival. When asked what Ferrari is currently missing, he responded: "Not much. The drivers are beyond question—Charles Leclerc has matured, accepted the challenge of Lewis Hamilton joining, and is doing an outstanding job. I’ve experienced a Ferrari rebuild with Jean Todt—I know it doesn’t happen overnight. It pains us all to see them off the podium."

      Berger also commented on Italy’s emerging talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who has faced challenges in his rookie season alongside George Russell at Mercedes. "We’ll see in 2026—with new cars we’ll start anew, and Kimi will have gained a valuable year of experience," he said.

      "I see an impressive rookie class. Gabriel Bortoleto is the future; I also admire Isack Hadjar, but he doesn’t have a very experienced teammate like Nico Hulkenberg or a high-profile name like George Russell to compete against. Antonelli has a competitive car, but it also presents a tough challenge."

"We're currently speculating, but for me, it really needs to rain." Max Verstappen approaches one of his preferred tracks this weekend, aware that the Formula 1 championship could be significantly affected at Interlagos. The Red Bull driver trails Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri by 36 points as he enters the race near Sao Paulo, with only three races left after Brazil. However, with rain predicted once again, Verstappen's fans believe the weather could work to his advantage. "Hopefully it rains," remarked Nelson Piquet Jr., brother of Verstappen’s partner Kelly, during the Pelas Pistas podcast. "The forecast currently indicates Sunday will be dry, but we're just speculating. For me, it absolutely has to rain. It must! That would make things really thrilling." Sergio Perez, who faced challenges in his F1 career after a tough season alongside Verstappen in 2024, also commended the Dutch driver’s resilience. "For me, Max is the standout of the year. He has mesmerized everyone by taking on the McLaren duo. He’s the reason fans tune into Formula 1," the Mexican stated. "He and his team have managed to turn this season around. I believe Verstappen deserves the title most among the three because he’s racing phenomenally." F1 legend Gerhard Berger expects Verstappen to remain competitive in the championship. "He has maintained the high standards of recent seasons—very fast and with minimal errors," he told Corriere dello Sport. "I mentioned Senna, who was unbeatable, but in terms of driving, Verstappen is fitting that description. He can do it, and I hope to witness clean battles until the very end." Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko also maintains that winning the title is still achievable. "We believe in it. We have determination and a small chance," he said to RTL. "We pulled it off in the last race in 2010, again in 2012, and in 2021, Verstappen became world champion on the final lap. Now it’s about having nerves of steel and avoiding any mistakes. The outcome will depend on the details."

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"We're currently speculating, but for me, it really needs to rain." Max Verstappen approaches one of his preferred tracks this weekend, aware that the Formula 1 championship could be significantly affected at Interlagos. The Red Bull driver trails Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri by 36 points as he enters the race near Sao Paulo, with only three races left after Brazil. However, with rain predicted once again, Verstappen's fans believe the weather could work to his advantage. "Hopefully it rains," remarked Nelson Piquet Jr., brother of Verstappen’s partner Kelly, during the Pelas Pistas podcast. "The forecast currently indicates Sunday will be dry, but we're just speculating. For me, it absolutely has to rain. It must! That would make things really thrilling." Sergio Perez, who faced challenges in his F1 career after a tough season alongside Verstappen in 2024, also commended the Dutch driver’s resilience. "For me, Max is the standout of the year. He has mesmerized everyone by taking on the McLaren duo. He’s the reason fans tune into Formula 1," the Mexican stated. "He and his team have managed to turn this season around. I believe Verstappen deserves the title most among the three because he’s racing phenomenally." F1 legend Gerhard Berger expects Verstappen to remain competitive in the championship. "He has maintained the high standards of recent seasons—very fast and with minimal errors," he told Corriere dello Sport. "I mentioned Senna, who was unbeatable, but in terms of driving, Verstappen is fitting that description. He can do it, and I hope to witness clean battles until the very end." Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko also maintains that winning the title is still achievable. "We believe in it. We have determination and a small chance," he said to RTL. "We pulled it off in the last race in 2010, again in 2012, and in 2021, Verstappen became world champion on the final lap. Now it’s about having nerves of steel and avoiding any mistakes. The outcome will depend on the details."

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