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The former F1 supremo has named his favourite to be crowned world champion in 2025.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Max Verstappen has the potential to secure a fifth consecutive F1 championship title in 2025, despite Red Bull’s car issues. The RB21 car has shown signs of being slower than its competitors McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes during testing in Bahrain. Verstappen himself has doubted Red Bull’s chances in the season-opener in Australia. However, Ecclestone remains optimistic about Verstappen’s abilities and the possibility of him matching Michael Schumacher’s five consecutive titles. The 2025 season is expected to be highly competitive, with the top four teams vying for race wins, as noted by Ecclestone. Ecclestone expressed his confidence in Verstappen’s potential to clinch the championship if the RB21 car performs well.
