McLaren’s 2025 Dominance Leaves Rivals Struggling – Russell
George Russell has made a bold statement about the current state of Formula 1, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with him. The Mercedes driver believes McLaren is so far ahead in performance that they could completely halt development on their 2025 car and still cruise to both championships. And if you’ve been watching the season unfold, it certainly looks that way.
At the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri locked out the front row in qualifying, while the closest competition, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, was nearly four-tenths of a second behind. Russell himself, who managed to qualify fourth, was even further adrift. It’s a clear indication that McLaren isn’t just ahead—they are in a league of their own.
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Russell pointed out that Red Bull, which started the 2024 season with a significant advantage, eventually lost their edge due to development missteps. But he doesn’t see the same happening with McLaren. According to him, if a team starts the year with a six-tenths advantage, no one magically finds that kind of time over the course of a season. McLaren has built a gap that simply seems insurmountable.
But it’s not just raw speed that sets McLaren apart. Russell also highlighted their exceptional tyre management. He pointed out that their strengths in different races, from Singapore to Bahrain testing, indicate they’ve unlocked something special when it comes to tyre degradation. He even noted that their sector three performance in Australia is another indicator of their mastery in this area.
While McLaren may be untouchable, Russell acknowledged that the battle behind them is still wide open. Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari are all in the mix for the best-of-the-rest title, with unexpected strong showings from drivers like Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar. Even Williams has shown flashes of impressive qualifying pace, though their race pace remains a question mark.
For now, McLaren’s rivals will have to find ways to play catch-up. But with the Woking-based team already capable of shifting its focus to the massive regulation changes coming in 2026, their lead might not just be a short-term advantage—it could be the start of a new era in Formula 1.
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