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“But yes, this year is surely the toughest of all the championships he’s entered, and McLaren is probably the biggest favourite.”
Fernando Alonso refused to rule Max Verstappen out of the 2025 F1 title fight, praising him as a “driving genius” capable of extraordinary feats. Verstappen currently trails F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 25 points after the Monaco Grand Prix. Despite Red Bull’s inconsistent performance, Verstappen managed to win in Japan and Imola this season. The RB21 excels on high-speed tracks but struggles on low-speed, bumpy circuits. Verstappen finished fourth in Monaco while Lando Norris claimed victory. The upcoming race in Barcelona could be crucial, with Alonso highlighting Verstappen’s talent and comparing him to F1 legend Adrian Newey. Verstappen aims to match Michael Schumacher’s record of five consecutive title wins and faces tough competition from McLaren in 2025.
