Lando Norris believes McLaren is “a lot more stable” as a team compared to Red Bull, and as such is “performing a lot better”.

However, as McLaren march towards securing the F1 2025 title double, Norris cast his judgement on Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s four-time World Champion who looks likely to be replaced by Norris or Oscar Piastri at the F1 summit. It is clear to Norris’ mind that Verstappen is one of the greatest to ever do it in Formula 1.

McLaren the better team package than Red Bull?

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Red Bull controlled the opening years of Formula 1’s ground effect era. 2023 was a record-breaking campaign, as Red Bull won 21 of the 22 grands prix. 19 of those wins belonged to Verstappen as he romped to a third crown.

A fourth title followed in 2024, but V

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