2025 McLaren F1 Team

[chrisc90]

At this point in the season, I’d say that Oscar certainly has the ‘final edge’ over Lando so far

Lando lets the pressure get to him too much. As mwilliems says, it’s highly unlikely their either will be on Max’s level of sharpness and race craft. Talents like Max come along once in a generation.

[Darth-Piekus]

Remains to be seen. After all we've seen Alonso, Raikonnen, Schumacher, Hakkinnen, Senna, Prost and many others who didnt need a rocketship to be champions and definately on that level.

[Mcl_G10]

Does lando look to start on hards like in Saudi?
Everyone in front of him will surely start in mediums.

I think our race pace will be good. Could do with George keeping max behind early doors unless oscar can get them both early on.

[MB_Racer]

At this point in the season, I’d say that Oscar certainly has the ‘final edge’ over Lando so far

Lando lets the pressure get to him too much. As mwilliems says, it’s highly unlikely their either will be on Max’s level of sharpness and race craft. Talents like Max come along once in a generation.

I couldn’t agree more! Once again Oscar kept it cool in qualy & delivered and sadly Norris made another mistake

[venkyhere]

One more fun fact :
Piastri put in in the wall in FP3 at T13-14, a few hours before Q. Guess who was fastest of all in Q3 at T13-14 ?
The role of "instinct" in driving is overlooked a lot, in this era of overstuffing data. Piastri has not surrendered his instinct to data. Norris has, sadly. I believe Norris is the more 'natural' talent, all his mistakes are because he "overdrives" because he "overthinks".

[Darth-Piekus]

Any predictions for the race?

[cliffgamerz]

Any predictions for the race?

i feel like Max will win this one with Oscar 2nd and Russell on 3rd, Norris might finish 5th behind two Ferrari's.

Russell will fall behind because of tyre wear and not because of any drama as many think. Also there will be 2 safety cars but wont change the results much.

[Darth-Piekus]

If Oscar can't win this I would prefer Russell to win in order for Max not to gain the 7 points difference of that 1st place. Still I am confident that Oscar will give his best for first place and I wouldnt count him out yet. Oscar starts behind Russell and it will not be easy to gain a place with such a short distance to the first turn. Definately not with two drivers in front of him who might even collide.

[Mcl_G10]

Depends how difficult it is to overtake. P1 and p3 possible imo

[cliffgamerz]

If Oscar can't win this I would prefer Russell to win in order for Max not to gain the 7 points difference of that 1st place. Still I am confident that Oscar will give his best for first place and I wouldnt count him out yet. Oscar starts behind Russell and it will not be easy to gain a place with such a short distance to the first turn. Definately not with two drivers in front of him who might even collide.

Our holy grail at the moment is good temps for today, hope that helps us like Spain, 50c track temp at the moment

[FittingMechanics]

I'm thinking that new mediums will give us the bite to overtake at the start and then slowly work toward a great result.

Verstappen and Russell used their mediums so should be at a disadvantage. Let's go, don't give Verstappen any room.

[cliffgamerz]

I'm thinking that new mediums will give us the bite to overtake at the start and then slowly work toward a great result.

Verstappen and Russell used their mediums so should be at a disadvantage. Let's go, don't give Verstappen any room.

Norris going with Hards, will that be good

[FittingMechanics]

Norris going with Hards, will that be good

They probably feel that he can't overtake 5-6 people so they will go long. I am fine with trying something different.

[Mcl_G10]

Hards, nice I like it. Free air baby fresh mediums later on lighter fuel

[FittingMechanics]

Melting track temperatures.