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FIA steward Johnny Herbert expects McLaren to triumph in 2025, but he has admitted he would like to see Lewis Hamilton win the F1 championship with Ferrari.
McLaren triumphed over Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship, marking the end of their title drought, thanks to a strong finish in the last race. Despite Red Bull’s initial dominance, Max Verstappen was able to secure the driver’s title, maintaining a significant lead throughout the season. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Herbert predicts McLaren to have a strong start, similar to Red Bull’s performance in the previous year, though he doesn’t rule out a repeat scenario. Herbert expresses his desire to see Lewis Hamilton win his eighth World Championship with Ferrari in the upcoming season. McLaren’s drivers, Norris and Piastri, demonstrated success in 2024 but were hindered by a slow start reminiscent of the previous season, making the fight for the title between them intriguing. Herbert believes McLaren has earned a victorious 2025 season and hopes they can sustain their momentum and outperform their competitors.
