As a first step, without any previous announcements, their 2025 car, the MCL39, was released on the track. From the team’s data and statements, it seems they could be title contenders, and the momentum of recent years will continue.
The numbers show progress, and the team's drivers promise that this year the media will be talking about them, not Max Verstappen.
“I don’t think it will be Max in 2025. I think there will be many of us. He is still the driver to beat because he has won the last four world championships, but the advantage is not so clear any more.
We look forward to this season with more confidence than ever before and have high expectations of ourselves. We usually start the year poorly, but we believe that this trend will change now. In this way, we will have a much better chance of fighting for the title. We don't want to be the chasers, we want to be the chased!" said Lando Norris.
"It will be extremely tight, much tighter than last year. I've been waiting for this since 2025! Scuderia Ferrari already showed serious strength at the end of last season, and Mercedes had its serious moments. Of course, the main favorites are still Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen, but we will be there and we will make life very difficult for him!" - gave an insight into the plans Oscar Piastri.
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