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Unpacking McLaren's Challenge: Insights from the Azerbaijan GP

McLaren's performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix highlighted the challenges faced by their F1 2025 car, despite their overall dominance in the season. With just a few races left, the Woking team needs only 13 points in Singapore to secure the constructors' championship, mirroring the impressive feats of Red Bull in 2023.

Our Take:

The juxtaposition of McLaren's superior points tally and the handling issues revealed in Azerbaijan underscores the complexities of F1 engineering. While the team has maintained a lead, the difficulties in car control suggest that their winning streak may be more precarious than it appears, raising questions about their long-term competitiveness as the regulations evolve.

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Source: Autosport

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