P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Piastri and Norris told to ‘WAKE UP’ as F1 champion fires warning shot
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Max Verstappen will win the 2025 championship, stating that the McLaren drivers need to “wake up” and are struggling under pressure. However, two-time champion Mika Hakkinen thinks McLaren can hold off Verstappen in the remaining races, but is uncertain which driver will come out on top. McLaren aims to secure their first drivers’ championship since Lewis Hamilton in 2008, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in contention. The ongoing championship battle has intensified as Verstappen closes in on Piastri, setting the stage for a potential three-way battle in the final six race weekends. McLaren’s success in the constructors’ championship adds to the stakes, with team orders and driver battles playing a crucial role in the championship race. The intense competition sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Formula 1 season.
