The Pat Kenny Show F1 2025: What happened, and what's next?
Dec 8, 2025
Rory Galvin, a Newstalk journalist and sports analyst, reflects on the thrilling 2025 Formula One season where Lando Norris clinched the World Drivers Championship for McLaren. He delves into Max Verstappen's remarkable comeback and the challenges faced by Hamilton in his tough start with Ferrari. The discussion also covers McLaren's misfortunes that nearly derailed their success and the anticipated changes for 2026, like the introduction of Cadillac and new regulations that will reshape the competition. Buckle up for an exciting future in F1!
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McLaren's Dominance Undermined By Errors
- McLaren were the season's best car but repeatedly self-sabotaged their advantage.
- Their mistakes and bad luck allowed Max Verstappen to mount a huge comeback late in the year.
Compilation Of McLaren Misfortunes
- Rory played clips of McLaren incidents including smoke, spins and a tyre coming off to illustrate recurring failures.
- These moments showed how mechanical issues and collisions repeatedly cost McLaren valuable results.
Small Errors Reshaped The Title Race
- Individual errors and strategy blunders turned a likely McLaren title into a three-horse contest.
- Key episodes cited include plank disqualifications and catastrophic strategy calls like in Qatar.