Piastri Clarifies Team Orders, Norris Expands 'Landostand' for 2026 British GP

Piastri Reaffirms Team-First Stance After McLaren Talks\n\nWhy it matters: Oscar Piastri has clarified his commitment to prioritizing McLaren's interests following team order discussions after Monza. He emphasizes that team success is paramount for his own.\n\n"We have had very good discussions this week... Ultimately, I want to protect that because I can't have my own success without the team having success."\n\n### Norris Announces Expanded 'Landostand' for 2026 Silverstone\n\nThe big picture: Lando Norris revealed plans for a significantly larger 'Landostand' at Silverstone for the 2026 British GP, accommodating thousands more fans due to last year's overwhelming demand.\n\n"Planning is already in place [for] much, much bigger grandstands, a much cooler experience for everyone."\n\n### Verstappen's Instructor Quips About Nürburgring Pace\n\nA light moment: Max Verstappen's driving instructor, Andreas Gülden, humorously noted his "lucky" power advantage while leading the F1 champion at the Nürburgring.\n\n"Luckily I had a lot more power, otherwise it might not have worked out."\n\n### FIA Wary of Early 2026 F1 Driver Predictions\n\nThe big picture: FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis believes it's "too early" to predict specific driver advantages under the 2026 regulations, countering Alex Albon's adaptability claims. He stresses broader mental capacity has always been key.\n\n### Marko Explains "Right Decision" for Horner's Red Bull Role Shift\n\nRed Bull's perspective: Helmut Marko justified Christian Horner's removal from a key Red Bull role, suggesting a technician at the top is a better solution for F1's complexity.\n\n"In the complexity of Formula 1, a technician at the top is probably the better solution."\n