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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team won’t introduce upgrades to respond to Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s growing F1 title threat in 2025.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team will not introduce upgrades in response to Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s challenge in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Verstappen’s strong performance in the United States Grand Prix saw him gain ground on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Despite losing out in the Sprint Race, Verstappen is now 40 points behind Piastri. Stella acknowledged Red Bull’s improvement but believes Norris could have challenged for victory if he hadn’t lost positions at the start. McLaren will not follow Red Bull’s upgrade strategy, as they believe their current performance is sufficient to compete. With the Constructors’ Championship secured and major rule changes approaching, McLaren’s focus is on maintaining their current level rather than introducing new upgrades.
