Emerson Fittipaldi thinks McLaren are the favorites

      Emerson Fittipaldi, the legendary Brazilian racer, believes that the favorites in 2025 will be the team McLaren, while Red Bull Racing will continue to have difficulties, and Lewis Hamilton will need some time to adapt to Ferrari. Although Max Verstappen became world champion for the fourth time, closer to the middle of the season began problems with the car RB20, its behavior became too unstable, and Sergio Perez was no longer able to cope with it - as a result, the team had to part with the Mexican. But even Max had a period lasting 10 races, when he could not win, and such has not been since 2020. "The main favorites I consider McLaren - said Fittipaldi in an interview with the British radio station talkSPORT. - I say this not because I'm a McLaren fan (his second title in 1974 he won playing for this team), but if you look at their average results last year, McLaren was always in the lead. And Red Bull Racing started losing, its results were not stable. This team has lost its way a little bit, while McLaren, in my opinion, performs very smoothly. In my opinion, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri McLaren can win the world championship. Of course, Lando is much more experienced; it will be interesting to watch this team, and I think that McLaren will win. If we talk about Lewis Hamilton, he will have a transitional season. Of course, all his experience and wisdom will help Ferrari a lot, but the adaptation process will take some time, probably six months. But it will be great for the whole of motorsport if Lewis and Ferrari achieve great results."