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McLaren has burst out of the gates in the 2025 Formula One season, quickly establishing itself as the team to beat. After just five rounds, the Woking-based team sits atop both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships, thanks to a powerful combination of speed, strategy, and consistency. However, their early dominance has brought with it a new internal challenge: managing the intensifying rivalry between drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Team CEO Zak Brown addressed the growing competition between his two star drivers, acknowledging that tension is a natural consequence when both are performing at such a high level. In an interview with Channel 4, Brown emphasized that McLaren allows its drivers to race freely, anticipating that clashes are likely as the season continues. Rather than viewing this as a problem, he sees it as a sign of having two top-tier racers pushing each other—and the team—to greater heights.
“We’re chasing one-twos every race,” Brown stated. “It’s up to the drivers to decide who comes out on top. Contact is inevitable, but that’s racing. It’s what makes them exceptional.”
McLaren currently leads the Constructors’ Championship with 188 points, far ahead of Mercedes with 111 and Red Bull with 89—a surprising shift given Red Bull’s past dominance. On the drivers’ side, Piastri leads with 99 points, closely followed by Norris on 89. Max Verstappen,
This surge has positioned McLaren as the strongest force on the grid, not just in car performance but in driver rivalry. Piastri, in only his third year, has impressed with a calm and calculated approach, while Norris continues to show the maturity and sharp racecraft developed over his years in Formula One.
Despite the rising competitiveness between their drivers, McLaren insists they have a robust framework to manage internal conflicts. Brown highlighted the team’s focus on transparency, equal treatment, and clear race strategies to prevent tensions from undermining their success.
“Both drivers get equal resources and support. We’ve built a culture of respect and open communication,” Brown explained.
Such an approach is crucial as title hopes rise. Past F1 rivalries—like those between Senna and Prost or Hamilton and Rosberg—have shown that while internal battles can drive performance, they can also destabilize teams. McLaren seems determined to avoid that fate.
As the season progresses, the intensity between Norris and Piastri is expected to grow. With both aiming for their first world title, McLaren’s challenge will be balancing individual ambition with team unity. If successful, it could lead to their first championship since 2008.
