McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Ferrari , Mercedes and Red Bull – at least in Max Verstappen ’s case – will challenge for wins across the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

The Woking-based squad is the runaway leader in both F1 world championships, with 11 wins from the opening 14 rounds which includes seven 1-2s, but its dominance has been under threat – albeit sporadic – across the season.

Most recently Verstappen beat both McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the sprint race win during the Belgian GP weekend, while in Hungary Charles Leclerc captured pole position for Ferrari.

Stella feels Ferrari in particular stands out as a threat for the rest of the season given its recent breakthrough with upgrades.

“Ferrari has been competitive ove

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