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David Coulthard expects tensions to flare up in the McLaren garage in the second half of the 2025 F1 season.
Former McLaren driver David Coulthard predicts a potential escalation in the rivalry between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they compete for the 2025 Formula 1 championship title. McLaren currently boasts a closely-matched duo, with Piastri leading Norris by just nine points at the mid-season point. While McLaren has so far managed to keep the drivers’ rivalry in check, there is a growing possibility of tensions rising as the championship battle intensifies in the latter half of the season. Coulthard emphasizes the intense psychological aspect of competing against a teammate in F1, stressing that success for one means failure for the other, and there’s no room for sentimentality in such high-stakes competition. Drawing from his own experience, Coulthard recalls his challenging relationship with former McLaren teammate Mika Hakkinen, highlighting the complex dynamics involved in navigating such rivalries at the highest level of motorsport.
