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Verstappen’s Secret Edge: How McLaren’s Team Dynamics May Shape F1 2025 Championship Race

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 12, 2025
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Verstappen’s Secret Edge: How McLaren’s Team Dynamics May Shape F1 2025 Championship Race

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on at an Oracle Red Bull Racing event during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 12, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503120061 // Usage for editorial use only //

As the 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off, all eyes are on reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, who continues to be a formidable force on the track despite Red Bull’s initial snags in pre-season testing. Verstappen’s presence looms large, with Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle asserting that the champion driver’s hidden edge over his competitor, Lando Norris, may be the determining factor in the upcoming title race.

McLaren’s impressive pre-season testing performance in Bahrain saw both Norris and Oscar Piastri put forth remarkable displays of skill. However, Red Bull’s RB21 car seemed to miss the mark, exhibiting imbalance that left Verstappen evidently irked. The Dutch driver was seen displaying his dissatisfaction, wrestling with understeer and lackluster turn-in, falling short of the Red Bull chassis’s usual finesse.

Verstappen, in a seeming display of frustration, reportedly pushed his tires to breaking point, an unusual occurrence given the car’s subpar handling. On the other hand, McLaren appeared to be at the top of their game, with Norris executing consistently fast, flawless race simulations.

Despite the rocky onset of Red Bull’s pre-season testing, Brundle identifies Verstappen’s potential trump card over Norris as being circumstantial rather than technical. This factor, Brundle suggests, might prove difficult for McLaren to circumnavigate.

Brundle, penning his thoughts in a Sky Sports column, elucidated why Verstappen may still have the upper hand in the title race, in spite of McLaren’s swift pace. According to Brundle, Verstappen’s proficiency, speed, racecraft, strategy, and tire management skills position him as a frontrunner.

However, Brundle doesn’t stop at Verstappen’s personal abilities. He further posits that McLaren’s equal treatment of their drivers could turn into a disadvantage. While it’s clear Verstappen will spearhead the Red Bull team, McLaren’s Norris and Piastri could potentially detract from each other’s points.

Brundle also pointed out the significant role championship experience plays in title races, noting that raw speed isn’t the sole determinant of success. Verstappen’s experience of winning previous championships could give him an edge over Norris, Piastri, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell, who haven’t faced the intense scrutiny of the season’s final races.

McLaren, basking in the glory of their 2024 Constructors’ Championship win, now faces the challenge of balancing their two top-tier drivers. Brundle speculates that this intra-team competition could serve as Verstappen’s secret weapon, potentially watering down McLaren’s chances against a fully-backed Verstappen.

Brundle adds that while McLaren’s speed is unquestionable, their internal dynamics could prove to be a stumbling block. The pressure of the season’s final stretch could favor the more seasoned Verstappen.

As the world anxiously waits to see whether Red Bull can resolve their car issues and whether McLaren’s greatest strength could turn into their downfall, one thing is certain: the 2025 Formula 1 season promises to be a thrilling ride.

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