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The upcoming F1 title fight could be one of the closest we have seen for some time – but does Max Verstappen already have an advantage?
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen is poised to win the 2025 F1 drivers’ title if the cars at the front of the field have similar pace. The upcoming season is expected to be highly competitive, with no technical regulation adjustments made and top teams like McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes looking strong contenders after each winning at least three races last year. Brundle prefers data-driven decisions in Formula 1 and finds joy in the unpredictability of live sport, expressing his excitement for the upcoming races. McLaren is the only top team with an unchanged driver lineup, while Mercedes faces changes with Hamilton moving to Ferrari and new drivers like Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson joining the grid. Brundle suggests that internal team rivalries at McLaren and Ferrari could benefit Verstappen’s path to a fifth consecutive championship if Red Bull can improve their car’s performance.
