P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson has crunched the numbers to show the true performance trends throughout 2025
When reviewing a long, challenging Formula 1 season fairly, it is crucial to avoid getting swayed by the events of the final part of the year, focusing instead on the points accumulated over all 24 races, including sprint races.
To prevent recency bias, it is essential to rely on the numbers which reveal the true performance of the 10 teams throughout the season, regardless of the order of events.
Analyzing each team’s performance in constructors’ championship order over four six-race blocks provides a structured approach to understanding their development independent of track characteristics.
Driver points and team/driver supertimes offer insights into speed and consistency, with McLaren leading the pack in 2024 with 833 points and demonstrating impressive progress over the years.
Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have proven to be exceptional drivers for McLaren, maintaining a competitive edge and showcasing maturity and confidence as the season progressed.
Looking ahead, if McLaren can capitalize on their success and develop their car effectively in the upcoming regulation cycle, they may witness a resurgence reminiscent of the Prost-Senna era.
