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McLaren’s shocking F1 warning: will team dynamics threaten future championship glory?

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December 28, 2025
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McLaren’s shocking F1 warning: will team dynamics threaten future championship glory?

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 05: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrate with their team after winning the Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Turbulence Ahead: McLaren Faces Dire Warnings as Championship Drama Unfolds

The world of Formula 1 is buzzing with tension as McLaren narrowly dodged a catastrophic outcome in the 2025 drivers’ championship. As the dust settles on an electrifying season, former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has thrown down the gauntlet, issuing a stark warning about the Woking-based team’s precarious position in future title fights.

Steiner, a seasoned figure in the paddock, has raised alarms over McLaren’s ability to juggle its star duo, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, through yet another intense championship battle. He asserts that unless one driver emerges as the “superior” force, McLaren may find itself in a perilous predicament should history repeat itself. The stakes are high, and the repercussions could be disastrous.

Reflecting on the recent championship saga, Steiner characterized McLaren’s strategy as a “big risk,” suggesting that their intra-team rivalry inadvertently bolstered Max Verstappen’s title contention. He boldly claimed, “Without McLaren’s help, Red Bull would never have had a chance to fight for the World Championship.” This assertion highlights the fragile balance between competition and cooperation in the high-octane world of F1 racing.

Despite the dramatic finale where Norris clinched his maiden title by a razor-thin margin of just two points over Verstappen, Steiner believes McLaren’s handling of the situation could have been vastly improved. He pointed out that had the team opted to prioritize one driver post-summer break—most likely Piastri—the championship could have been wrapped up much sooner. “McLaren kept it exciting for the fans, but they took a big risk in doing so,” he warned.

As Red Bull surged back into contention with a series of strategic upgrades, including a significant Monza-spec floor enhancement, the tension reached fever pitch. Steiner’s insights suggest that McLaren’s dual-driver dynamic may not be sustainable. “If they aren’t fighting for the title, then it can work in the long term,” he noted. However, he ominously added that if McLaren finds itself in another title battle without a clear frontrunner, chaos could ensue.

The future remains uncertain for McLaren, with Steiner emphasizing that both Norris and Piastri are among the strongest competitors on the grid. Yet, the challenge of managing their equal status could lead to significant complications if the team aims for championship glory again. “It will be difficult to manage in the long run,” he cautioned, painting a picture of a team at a crossroads.

As fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in this gripping saga, one thing is clear: McLaren must tread carefully if it hopes to navigate the treacherous waters of F1 rivalry without capsizing. The world will be watching closely as the drama unfolds—will McLaren rise to the occasion, or will it fall victim to its own ambitious strategy? The 2026 season is set to be pivotal, and the stakes have never been higher.

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