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McLaren’s 2025 Championship Mission: Can Norris and Piastri Dethrone Red Bull?

David Castro by David Castro
February 3, 2025
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McLaren’s Secret Battle for Survival: How a Near-Collapse Paved the Way to a Historic F1 Comeback – ‘We were on the brink’

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McLaren is on the hunt—and after a historic 2024 season, the British powerhouse has set its sights on even bigger goals in 2025.

After becoming the first F1 customer team to win the Constructors’ Championship in the turbo-hybrid era, McLaren shocked the world by ending a decade-long dominance by Red Bull and Mercedes. Yet, despite their phenomenal resurgence, the Drivers’ Championship remained just out of reach, with Max Verstappen proving unbeatable once again.

But this year, it’s a different story.

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With Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri returning stronger than ever, Red Bull shaking up its driver lineup, and McLaren taking bold risks with its 2025 car, the battle for Formula 1 supremacy is heating up.

McLaren vs. Red Bull: Can They Overcome the Advantage?

Despite finishing third in the 2024 Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull has an unexpected advantage heading into 2025.

🔹 More Wind Tunnel & CFD Time – Under F1’s aerodynamic testing regulations, lower-ranked teams get more time to develop. With Red Bull losing to McLaren last season, they now have more resources to refine their new challenger.

🔹 Liam Lawson Joins Verstappen – Red Bull replaces Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson, a move aimed at strengthening team performance and ensuring a more reliable No. 2 driver.

But McLaren isn’t backing down.

💬 Andrea Stella’s blueprint for 2025 success:
“We must be consistent, faultless, and aggressive in our development. We know we can fight for the championship, and we’re going all in.”

Oscar Piastri: Ready for His Breakthrough Year?

Oscar Piastri had a remarkable 2024, finishing fourth in the standings with two Grand Prix victories. Now, the 22-year-old Australian is setting his sights even higher.

💬 Piastri on 2025 expectations:
“I have all the tools I need to fight for my first title. Now, it’s about executing and delivering when it counts.”

While Piastri has proven his speed, his 2025 title bid depends on one key factor—consistency. The raw talent is there, but he must convert every opportunity into points if he wants to challenge Verstappen and Norris.

Lando Norris: The Real Threat to Verstappen?

If anyone can dethrone Verstappen, it’s Lando Norris.

With four wins in 2024 (Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Miami, Netherlands), Norris emerged as Verstappen’s strongest rival. However, a 63-point gap in the final standings proved that small mistakes cost him dearly.

💬 Norris after Abu Dhabi 2024:
“I know what it takes to win a world championship now. 2025 is my year to do it.”

McLaren’s 2025 Car: Risk and Innovation

While McLaren hasn’t revealed specifics, the Woking-based team is taking big risks with their 2025 challenger.

🔹 Aerodynamic Overhauls – Expect aggressive new aero concepts to maximize speed.
🔹 Mechanical Upgrades – Potential suspension and chassis refinements to enhance balance.
🔹 Power Unit Optimization – Further fine-tuning their Mercedes-powered engine.

💬 McLaren on 2025 design philosophy:
“We’re pushing the limits of innovation. No stone is being left unturned.”

The Verdict: Can McLaren Pull Off an F1 Double?

The 2025 season is McLaren’s best shot in years at both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships. But to pull it off, they must:

✅ Stay ahead in development despite Red Bull’s wind tunnel advantage
✅ Ensure Piastri delivers consistent top-three finishes
✅ Give Norris the strategy and race execution to outscore Verstappen

With bold risks, a hungry driver lineup, and championship-winning momentum, McLaren is poised for another historic season.

The biggest question?
🚀 Is this the year they finally dethrone Max Verstappen?

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