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Max Verstappen’s manager has contended that Lando Norris should have clinched the F1 title in 2025 “much earlier” than he did, given McLaren’s advantage.
Max Verstappen’s manager believes Lando Norris should have clinched the 2025 Formula 1 title much earlier, considering McLaren’s advantage. Despite Norris eventually winning the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen’s late surge earned him recognition as the best driver of the year by team bosses. The Dutchman’s outstanding performance included 10 consecutive podiums, with six victories, where he finished just two points behind Norris. McLaren’s collective errors throughout the season allowed Verstappen to become a serious threat, despite McLaren securing the Constructors’ title with a significant lead. Vermeulen stated that Norris should have secured the championship sooner given the competitive package McLaren provided him. Max Verstappen’s remarkable 2025 season almost marked one of the most exceptional title comebacks in Formula 1 history.
