2025 McLaren F1 Team

[FittingMechanics]

Piastri had similar pace all over the place last year. Won in Baku but nowhere in many races. Norris easily dominated him in most.

If anything it was strange that he managed to build a gap on Norris.

Maybe the car was more benign and as they lost the gap they need to use setups that are more on the edge.

[Darth-Piekus]

The sudden loss of speed that Piastri is experiencing remainds me of 2007 when same thing happened to Alonso.
Years after all Hamilton fans remember is how rookie beat champion,when in fact it was all orchestrated by English team.

You know very well that was never the case. Both 2007 teammates were pretty much equal all year.

[SilviuAgo]

The sudden loss of speed that Piastri is experiencing remainds me of 2007 when same thing happened to Alonso.
Years after all Hamilton fans remember is how rookie beat champion,when in fact it was all orchestrated by English team.

And Oscar is stupid not to say a thing about it? hard to believe. Weber will make a huge scandal if something like this happen to Oscar. So no mate, just too slow on this kind of track/conditions.

[Trocola]

The sudden loss of speed that Piastri is experiencing remainds me of 2007 when same thing happened to Alonso.
Years after all Hamilton fans remember is how rookie beat champion,when in fact it was all orchestrated by English team.

Norris could be far in front of Piastri if he hadn't had the engine blown in Zandvoort and the crash in Canada where Piastri didn't leave space to Lando

[Xero]

The xenophobia towards anything British in F1 is getting ridiculous now. It's all just gaslighting and Mandela effect nonsense. I'm team before driver, but I can't lie, a Lando title win would taste so sweet.

I do think Oscar is very much still in contention, regardless of today's result. As much as we can point to him underperforming now, Lando has arguably underperformed most of the season, so the swing for both drivers is why we're seeing such a gap between them now. Back to my original point; Lando isn't getting the credit he deserves. Oscar will bounce back, zero doubts.

[selvam_e2002]

The sudden loss of speed that Piastri is experiencing remainds me of 2007 when same thing happened to Alonso.
Years after all Hamilton fans remember is how rookie beat champion,when in fact it was all orchestrated by English team.

Yup. I agree. I supposed to say that in forum... but you did it. It may be the team who is playing with Oscar. I don't think it can happen all of sudden.

[littlebigcat]

The conspiracy theorists are quite laughable. If McLaren were doing anything of the sort, Webber would be waging such a fierce PR war we’d be hearing nothing of it.

I mean look how the whole Renault thing went down with Piastri, there’s no way he would stand for it.

[SilviuAgo]

Do you thing a "Leclerc COTA strategy" will work in Mexico?
For Lando to start on soft to increase the chances to T1 drag race, and to mantain P1, after that to benefit from clean air to look after the tires?

[nitrotech]

Do you thing a "Leclerc COTA strategy" will work in Mexico?
For Lando to start on soft to increase the chances to T1 drag race, and to mantain P1, after that to benefit from clean air to look after the tires?

That should be the way to go. It's a smooth surface with virtually no degradation. One stop race. Save the P1 after turn 1 and keep pushing when required.

Hope Oscar can have a good start and recover 2 or 3 positions. It's baffling to see him struggle for the past few races. Is it pressure of the championship or has the car taken an unusual turn on it's known setups?

McLaren should find some quick fixes to get their advantage back and secure the WDC.

[mwillems]

Do you thing a "Leclerc COTA strategy" will work in Mexico?
For Lando to start on soft to increase the chances to T1 drag race, and to mantain P1, after that to benefit from clean air to look after the tires?

This track is usually one of the better tracks for overtakes. How much do you think we should fear T1, especially if we can get more from the tyres?

[geogate]

The sudden loss of speed that Piastri is experiencing remainds me of 2007 when same thing happened to Alonso.
Years after all Hamilton fans remember is how rookie beat champion,when in fact it was all orchestrated by English team.

you are a clown

[FittingMechanics]

Do you thing a "Leclerc COTA strategy" will work in Mexico?
For Lando to start on soft to increase the chances to T1 drag race, and to mantain P1, after that to benefit from clean air to look after the tires?

I think everyone will start on softs.

Lando needs to do Verstappen special, move onto the inside after start and then position himself to push the other car wide. Maybe he doesn't need to push him wide but at least keep the inside so you are not pushed off track.

If he loses a position that's fine. It's a long race.

[venkyhere]

IMHO, Norris shouldn't worry about being ahead at T1 at all... the car is vastly superior, and he is able to use the car's advantages really really well. Start on soft, don't fight the L1T1 madness, doesn't matter if positions are lost. The tarmac is going to be super hot. Every other car will slide and McLaren can 'kickup their advantage' before halfway through the first stint, and use the 3 DRS zones to overtake easily. Concentrate on preserving they tyres and do the S-M strategy. Win by 30-40 seconds.

[SilviuAgo]

IMHO, Norris shouldn't worry about being ahead at T1 at all... the car is vastly superior, and he is able to use the car's advantages really really well. Start on soft, don't fight the L1T1 madness, doesn't matter if positions are lost. The tarmac is going to be super hot. Every other car will slide and McLaren can 'kickup their advantage' before halfway through the first stint, and use the 3 DRS zones to overtake easily. Concentrate on preserving they tyres and do the S-M strategy. Win by 30-40 seconds.

Laura when talking to Ruth and James after the quali said they heard Lando asking people prediction the gap he will win the race. I don't know if this arrogance or super trust but I am satisfied with a gap of 0.1 but to be P1
I only hope they will keep.it clean

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2025/10/ ... mexico-gp/

[Darth-Piekus]

I would really appreciate it if the two Ferraris stay behind Norris and guard him than be racy and cause an accident. I know it's against the spirit of competition but for once we need no kamikaze driving from anyone. If Norris wins this he leads the title by a few points from Piastri and a lot more from Verstappen.