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McLaren to appoint number 1 driver ‘soon'

May 15 McLaren will be thinking about electing a de-facto number 1 driver quite soon, according to former grand prix winner Ralf Schumacher. The Woking based team is dominating the 2025 season so far, with most insiders believing the constructors' title is basically already out of reach for any other top team. However, given the team's pace advantage, a true Lando Norris-versus-Oscar Piastri head-to-head for the drivers' crown could put that title in serious doubt – especially with Max Verstappen unchallenged by his own teammate. Norris led the championship early, but mistakes and perceived mental weakness – on top of the cool, calm Piastri's three wins in the past four races...
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