According to the former Haas team principal, the four teams are very close to each other, but in the end, it will be a battle between McLaren and Ferrari.
The 2025 Formula 1 season is about to begin, and it promises to be exciting and more uncertain than ever. The three-day testing session in Bahrain showed a strong McLaren on race pace (though with conditions that won’t be seen at every track on the calendar), while behind the Papaya team, there is a tight battle involving Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull.
The Ferrari, the most revamped car compared to last season, appeared to be the most scrutinized, to the point that rivals believe not all of the SF-25’s potential has been expressed, especially in race pace. Therefore, the Melbourne race will provide the first answers in a championship that is expected to be tight and fiercely contested, point by point.
Gunther Steiner also weighed in on the matter and made his prediction. Here are the statements from the former Haas team principal: “I see four teams again very close, as they were last year. My favorites remain Ferrari and McLaren. They were very strong at the end of last year, and I believe they have figured out what the car needs to be fast. If I had to choose between the two, I would say McLaren, because they did a good job last year. I think they were very strong at the end of the season .”
Steiner then added: “Ferrari and McLaren also have a strong and experienced driver pairing. Mercedes and Red Bull each have a debutant: it’s true that Liam Lawson isn’t a real rookie, but he hasn’t yet had a full season. This makes things difficult because a rookie, even if very talented, still has a lot to learn.” .”
