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Villeneuve’s Fiery Critique: McLaren’s Defensive Strategy Leaves Fans Stunned at Japanese Grand Prix

David Castro by David Castro
April 6, 2025
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Villeneuve’s Fiery Critique: McLaren’s Defensive Strategy Leaves Fans Stunned at Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes leads Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Former Formula 1 World Champion, Jacques Villeneuve, did not hold back in his criticism of McLaren’s strategy during the Japanese Grand Prix, accusing the team of being “defensive” and even suggesting they were “trying to not win” the race.

McLaren, considered favorites going into the Grand Prix, faced tough competition as Max Verstappen clinched pole position in his Red Bull and went on to dominate the race, securing his first win of the season. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished in P2 and P3 respectively, making it a double podium for McLaren.

Villeneuve, who was providing commentary for the event, expressed his bewilderment at McLaren’s decision-making, particularly questioning their pit stop strategy. He criticized the team for not taking risks and adopting a more proactive approach to secure victory.

Norris, reflecting on the race, acknowledged Verstappen’s strong performance and admitted that McLaren lacked the pace to challenge the Red Bull driver. Despite aiming for a win at every race, Norris recognized the improvements made by Red Bull and Max Verstappen, emphasizing the need for McLaren to work harder in upcoming races.

Looking ahead, the focus now shifts to the Bahrain Grand Prix, the next race in the calendar following the Japan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia triple-header. With McLaren eager to bounce back and regain their competitive edge, all eyes will be on how they respond to Villeneuve’s scathing criticism and improve their strategies for future races.

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