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McLaren’s imperious start to 2025 has triggered claims that both titles are sewn up, but that is not a view the team’s F1 rivals have subscribed to at this stage.
McLaren’s strong start to the 2025 season has led to speculations that they have already secured both titles, but their Formula 1 rivals do not share this view at this point. The team’s dominance was evident during the Miami Grand Prix last weekend, with Oscar Piastri finishing ahead of team-mate Lando Norris to secure a 1-2 for McLaren. Despite winning all but one race in the first six events, McLaren’s lead has raised concerns among their competitors. McLaren’s exceptional performance at the beginning of the season contradicts the initial belief that 2025 would be highly competitive. Although their rivals have been able to match McLaren in qualifying, they have struggled to keep up with them in race conditions, leading McLaren to build a significant 105-point advantage over Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship. This dominant position prompts questions about whether the leading teams will shift their focus to the following season, with Williams already looking ahead to 2026 to benefit from regulation changes. Despite McLaren’s lead, Red Bull has not given up on challenging them and has shown progress with upgrades, aiming to close the gap and potentially disrupt McLaren’s reign.
