Lando Norris has been getting his hands on something completely different lately. The McLaren driver recently tested out the team's brand new hypercar, which is gearing up to join the World Endurance Championship next year. It's a pretty rare outing for an active F1 driver, showing McLaren's ambitions beyond just the grid and into prototype racing.

More F1 news: Wolff Tells Russell What He Needs to Do to Fight for 2027 Title

Meanwhile, back in the championship fight, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has been having a think about what Max Verstappen would need to mount a serious title challenge in 2027. With Kimi Antonelli currently leading the standings and looking seriously quick, Wolff's clearly analyzing what it'll take for his rivals to challenge the Mercedes driver next season. It's classic paddock thinking, but it shows how the competitive landscape could shift.

More F1 news: Hamilton's Title Dream in Tatters as 101-Point Gap Opens Up

The title battle itself is looking pretty dramatic right now. Lewis Hamilton's championship hopes have taken a nosedive since Silverstone, with the seven-time champion sliding from just 32 points back to a massive 101-point deficit in just six races. That's a stunning turnaround that's basically ended his realistic shot at another crown this year.

More F1 news: Hamilton Back to Work at Imola as Ferrari Scrambles After Spanish GP Nightmare

Over at Red Bull, Max Verstappen's decision to extend his contract through to the end of 2030 apparently wasn't as straightforward as it might've looked from the outside. His father Jos revealed that his son had some genuine thinking to do before committing to another four years with the team, suggesting there was more going on behind the scenes than a simple pen-to-paper moment.

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