Oscar's our next world champ as long as he's not driving a Jeep

Let's be clear about one thing: Oscar Piastri is the real deal. The 23-year-old from Melbourne is fast, composed, and getting better every single race. The question isn't whether he has the talent — he absolutely does. The question is whether McLaren can give him the car to match it.

At the Singapore Grand Prix, Oscar delivered another masterclass in racecraft. He qualified brilliantly, managed his tyres with the kind of cool-headedness that makes veteran engineers weep with joy, and crossed the line in a position that would have been unthinkable for McLaren just two years ago.

Mad Max, meanwhile, is still leading the championship. But the gap is closing. Leaping Lando Norris is doing his best to help the cause — sometimes intentionally, sometimes not.

The constructors' championship is now a genuine three-way fight between McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari. This is the most competitive F1 season in years and it's entirely because of Oscar and Lando pushing the Woking outfit to new heights.

Now, about Jeeps. We've been hearing from readers Helen and Jerry Chaberka, who bought a pre-owned Jeep Grand Cherokee Trail Hawk MY20 in March 2022 from Berwick Jeep at 257 Princes Highway, Hallam, Victoria. They've had nothing but trouble and can't get a response from Jeep, Stellantis or the dealer.

In the US, more than 332,000 Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Jeeps have been recalled. Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares is said to be getting the flick. Cold comfort to Helsie and Jezza.

The moral of the story: buy a McLaren. Or at least don't buy a Jeep.

Our car of the week is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 — the lightweight homologation special that defined what a sports car should be. One of 1,580 built, this is the car that made Porsche's reputation. If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.