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Guenther Steiner predicts McLaren will dominate 2025 but warns of fierce competition

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
January 28, 2025
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May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Former team principle Guenther Steiner walks into the paddock before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner has tipped McLaren to secure both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships in 2025, following their triumphant 2024 season. However, the 59-year-old cautions that the path to glory will be anything but smooth, with Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes poised to challenge for the crown.


McLaren: favorites, but under pressure

McLaren enters 2025 on the back of their first Constructors’ Championship since 2008, holding off Ferrari in a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi. Despite their team success, Lando Norris narrowly missed out on the Drivers’ title, with Max Verstappen clinching his fifth crown.

Steiner believes McLaren’s well-rounded package, including its strong driver pairing of Norris and Oscar Piastri, positions them as favorites.

“My favorite on performance side, I think it’s McLaren—they were very good last year,” Steiner told GPblog. “They’ve got a very strong driver line-up… and a lot of confidence from last year which helps as well.”

However, Steiner warns McLaren cannot afford missteps. “If they make any mistakes or if they are undecisive, they will end up like last year. They need to be more confident of themselves [in terms of] what they can do.”


Ferrari and Hamilton: the wild card

Steiner also sees Ferrari as a formidable threat, particularly with Lewis Hamilton joining Charles Leclerc in a blockbuster driver lineup. Ferrari’s late-season improvements in 2024, coupled with Fred Vasseur’s leadership, have injected optimism into the Scuderia’s title hopes.

“With Ferrari, you never know how good the car is,” Steiner said. “They were very solid, very well organized towards the end of the season. And Lewis wants a world championship—the eighth.”

Hamilton’s move to Ferrari marks a new chapter for the seven-time champion, who endured a difficult 2024 season at Mercedes. His record-breaking ninth British Grand Prix win provided a rare high point, but Ferrari’s potential resurgence offers him a fresh shot at glory.


Red Bull: Verstappen leads, but questions loom

While Red Bull remains a perennial contender, Steiner highlighted their weakened driver lineup as a potential stumbling block. Liam Lawson steps up to partner Verstappen, but Steiner cautions that the rookie’s inexperience could hurt the team.

“Liam is still a rookie even if he drove some races last year,” Steiner explained. “But they’ve got Max. In my opinion, he’s the guy with the biggest talent at the moment, so that helps. But the second driver is not on par with the second driver at Ferrari or McLaren.”


Mercedes: a season of uncertainty

Steiner offered little optimism for Mercedes in 2025, citing an unproven driver lineup. With Kimi Antonelli making his debut at just 18 years old, paired with George Russell, the Silver Arrows face an uphill battle.

“Their driver line-up, I wouldn’t say the weakest one, but the most unknown one,” Steiner said. “Kimi Antonelli… he’s 18 years old, never raced in F1.”


2025 outlook: McLaren leads, but the grid is closer than ever

Steiner expects a four-way battle for supremacy, with McLaren leading the pack but Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes lurking as potential disruptors. “The four big teams will be very close,” he predicted. “McLaren is the favorite, followed clearly by Ferrari, and then the other two, for me, a little bit unknown.”

As the 2025 season approaches, McLaren must harness the momentum of their 2024 success, while Ferrari aims to capitalize on Hamilton’s arrival, and Red Bull and Mercedes work to overcome their respective challenges. The stage is set for one of the most competitive seasons in recent F1 history.

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