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Nico Rosberg has hailed the development of McLaren and Ferrari over the course of the F1 season, lauding their joint progress as Red Bull has fallen away in “unpredictable” fashion.
Nico Rosberg expressed astonishment at the unexpected battle for the F1 constructors’ championship between McLaren and Ferrari this season. He noted the surprising shift from Red Bull’s early dominance in 2023 to the current showdown. McLaren and Ferrari, two legendary teams, are vying for the title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after years without winning the crown. McLaren leads Ferrari by 21 points, with advantages such as superior pace and Ferrari’s grid penalty. Rosberg attributed Red Bull’s decline to issues with car performance and Sergio Perez’s downturn, while praising McLaren’s consistent development. The 2016 F1 champion emphasized McLaren’s impressive car performance in the second half of the season amid the unexpected title battle.
