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McLaren is wary of Ferrari challenging its dominant run in the second part of the season.
McLaren anticipates Ferrari posing a significant threat for victories in the latter part of the 2025 F1 season, based on their recent performance improvement through major upgrades and podium finishes by Charles Leclerc.
Despite Ferrari’s winless streak since the Mexican Grand Prix, their enhanced form has raised concerns for McLaren, which has been dominant with 11 wins out of 14 attempts this season.
Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledges Ferrari’s competitiveness in recent races and believes they have a real chance at winning races, especially on tracks historically favorable to Ferrari cars.
Stella mentions that Ferrari could contend for victories for the remainder of the season, making it necessary for McLaren to adapt their strategies to compete with the Italian team.
While Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell have been the only ones to challenge McLaren this season, McLaren expects renewed competition from both teams after the summer break.
