P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Major question marks remain over the F1 pecking order ahead of the opening round of the season as multiple teams aim to take title success this year.
Former F1 driver Christian Klien believes McLaren is the favorite heading into the 2025 season following the pre-season test in Bahrain, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showing impressive pace. Red Bull, with Max Verstappen leading the charge, is expected to challenge closely, followed by Mercedes and Ferrari in a highly competitive year. Klien sees McLaren as the team to beat, with Red Bull being the closest contender due to Verstappen’s driving abilities. He emphasizes the importance of every session in getting the car set up perfectly for each race weekend. Despite Red Bull’s improvements in car setup compared to last season, all top teams will bring updates to the opening round in Australia.
