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Max Verstappen’s F1 Title Hopes in Peril: McLaren Boss Drops Red Bull Bombshell

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 7, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s F1 Title Hopes in Peril: McLaren Boss Drops Red Bull Bombshell

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Max Verstappen’s F1 title bid under scrutiny as McLaren questions sustainability without Red Bull improvement

In a shocking turn of events at the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen defied all odds to clinch a remarkable victory from pole position, leaving McLaren questioning the sustainability of his title challenge without a significant improvement to Red Bull’s car.

Andrea Stella, McLaren’s boss, cast doubt on Verstappen’s ability to maintain his championship charge in Formula 1 without Red Bull enhancing their performance on the track. Despite Verstappen’s stellar performance in Suzuka, where he outshone the McLaren duo and closed in on the championship lead, doubts linger about his long-term prospects.

Oscar Piastri, currently third in the standings, acknowledged the fierce competition posed by both Verstappen and his teammate Lando Norris. Piastri emphasized the importance of continuous improvement to stay ahead in the competitive F1 landscape.

Fernando Alonso chimed in, suggesting that Verstappen faces an uphill battle in sustaining his title challenge with an inferior car compared to McLaren. Stella echoed this sentiment, highlighting the crucial role of having the best car to compete at the highest level consistently.

While McLaren remains wary of Red Bull and Verstappen, they also refuse to discount the threat posed by Ferrari and Mercedes in the championship race. Stella emphasized the need to consider all contenders until a clearer picture of the pecking order emerges in the unpredictable F1 season.

As the competition heats up and the championship battle intensifies, the spotlight remains on Verstappen’s ability to maintain his momentum without a significant improvement in Red Bull’s performance. Can he defy the odds and clinch a fifth successive Drivers’ Championship, or will McLaren’s skepticism ring true in the end?

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