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Hamilton Urges McLaren to Tackle Verstappen's Dominance

10/25/2025

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Summary

Hamilton Urges McLaren

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton urged McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to play 'cutthroat' to slow Max Verstappen in 2025.
Verstappen has won three of the last four races and is 40 points behind Piastri.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella announced the removal of a 'repercussion' system.
Piastri leads the standings by 14 points over Norris and aims to rebound in Mexico.
Jamie Chadwick expressed concerns about Piastri's Austin performance.

Summary

Verstappen's Winning Streak

Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing, has mounted a resurgence in 2025, winning three of the last four races.
He has narrowed the gap to leader Oscar Piastri to 40 points in 2025.
McLaren has shifted development toward its 2026 car.
Team principal Andrea Stella says further development of the 2025 car yields diminishing returns.
Red Bull’s recent technical upgrades have improved Verstappen’s performance and the championship’s competitiveness.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 Formula One season culminated in a controversial finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the last lap after a disputed safety car decision. This marked the first time since 1974 that the championship was decided in the final race, highlighting the intense rivalry and evolving strategies within the sport, which has seen a record 22 races that year.

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Hamilton Urges McLaren

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton urged McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to play 'cutthroat' to slow Max Verstappen in 2025.
Verstappen has won three of the last four races and is 40 points behind Piastri.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella announced the removal of a 'repercussion' system.
Piastri leads the standings by 14 points over Norris and aims to rebound in Mexico.
Jamie Chadwick expressed concerns about Piastri's Austin performance.

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