Source: REUTERS/Edgar Su
[Saba Sports News] Behind McLaren’s dream start to the 2025 season lies hidden trouble. Former Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner has pointed out that the championship leaders have made three critical mistakes in a row—and if not corrected soon, they could hand the title to their rivals. Even more shocking, Steiner boldly predicts that Oscar Piastri will surpass teammate Lando Norris to become McLaren’s true championship contender. From Australia to China, McLaren could have secured two perfect 1-2 finishes but instead lost crucial points due to a series of errors: Piastri’s crash in the wet Melbourne Grand Prix, a strategic blunder in the Melbourne Sprint Qualifying, and Norris’ brake failure in Shanghai. F1 technical analysts note that while the MCL39 has the fastest long-run pace on the grid, its race overtaking ability is concerning. Former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins pointed out that McLaren’s car can lead by 0.5 seconds in clean air but struggles to pass cars ahead.