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Max Verstappen boldly declares: “I would have clinched McLaren title before Lando Norris”

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
December 19, 2025
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Max Verstappen boldly declares: “I would have clinched McLaren title before Lando Norris”

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202512070247 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Max Verstappen’s Bold Assertion: I Would Have Claimed the Championship Sooner in McLaren’s 2025 Beast!

In a fiery declaration that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Max Verstappen has emphatically stated that had he been behind the wheel of McLaren’s 2025 car, he would have clinched the championship far earlier than Lando Norris did. This audacious claim comes after a nail-biting season that saw Verstappen push McLaren’s drivers to the very limit, ultimately losing out to Norris by a mere two points in the dramatic final race in Abu Dhabi.

The Red Bull RB21 started the season as an enigma, demonstrating treacherous handling and a narrow performance window that hampered its competitiveness throughout the mid-season. This tumultuous ride resulted in intense exchanges over the team radio with his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, as Verstappen struggled to tame a car that was clearly not to his liking.

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Verstappen’s candid reflections on team dynamics were revealing. “It’s mainly a matter of being clear with each other,” he stated in an interview with a Dutch publication. “Pointing out what was good and what wasn’t, what needs to be changed and what doesn’t. If it’s good, it’s good, and that needs to be said. But if it’s bad, that needs to be said too. That certainly applies to me as well. If I do something wrong, that definitely needs to be said.”

The two-time world champion faced scrutiny for his performance, but he asserted his resilience against criticism. “I can deal with criticism that is directed towards me, provided it has substance. If someone just blurts something out, it’s obviously no use to me,” he remarked, adding that much of the media commentary simply flies over his head. “My father reads everything. So if I need to know something, I ask him or he tells me. I don’t follow Formula 1 much in the media either. It doesn’t interest me.”

Verstappen didn’t hold back when discussing his competitive edge, humorously suggesting that had he been driving McLaren’s MCL39 during his April victory at Suzuka, he would have been “in Tokyo.” “Haha, but that’s just a fact! It’s not meant to be provocative,” he clarified. “It’s just a fact. And no one has to agree with that, but that’s how I feel about it. That’s my opinion. Some people won’t like to hear it, but ultimately that’s not my problem.”

This bold stance by Verstappen is more than just a statement; it’s a reflection of his unwavering confidence and a clear message to the paddock: he believes he is a force to be reckoned with. As the Formula 1 world eagerly anticipates the next season, one thing is certain: Verstappen’s determination to reclaim supremacy is as fierce as ever.

Stay tuned for more explosive insights and predictions as the battle for the title heats up once again!

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