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Martin Brundle delivers his verdict as he picks his driver of F1 2025.
In the 2025 season, Martin Brundle selected Max Verstappen as his driver choice, describing him as the best driver on the grid despite Verstappen finishing as the F1 championship runner-up with Red Bull.
Verstappen’s impressive performance included winning eight races, claiming eight pole positions, and making a stunning comeback to reduce a 104-point deficit to just two points in 9 races.
Lando Norris secured his maiden drivers’ crown by finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, narrowly beating out Verstappen for the championship.
Brundle praised Norris for his mental strength and race victories, highlighting his improvement in mind management and racecraft throughout the season.
Both Verstappen and Norris received accolades from Brundle for their performances and development as top-tier Formula 1 drivers in the thrilling 2025 season.
