McLaren warned 2025 F1 title loss could push one driver to quit

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned McLaren that considered one of their drivers may push to go away the crew in the event that they’re defeated on this yr’s title race.

There’s only one level between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the high of the F1 drivers’ championship.

Regardless of McLaren’s dominance, each drivers are nonetheless below risk from Max Verstappen behind, who sits 36 factors adrift of Norris.

With new technical rules coming into play subsequent yr, this might be Norris and Piastri’s greatest – and solely – probability of profitable a title in F1.

Montoya expects that whichever McLaren driver misses out on the title may look to maneuver on for 2027.

Talking on the AS Colombia YouTube channel, Montoya mentioned:

“I’m telling you, considered one of them isn’t going to be comfortable this yr.

“If McLaren don’t dominate subsequent yr, considered one of them goes to search for a manner out.

“Whoever isn’t comfortable goes to search for a manner out, I feel. If Oscar wins the championship, Oscar stays there. Chill out. If Lando wins the championship, then Lando will keep put.”

F1 driver motion for 2027

With vehicles altering considerably subsequent yr below the brand new guidelines, the vast majority of groups have opted for stability.

Solely Pink Bull and Racing Bulls are anticipated to have completely different driver line-ups for 2026.

Nevertheless, the driving force market is anticipated to warmth up as soon as the season will get underway.

Poor begins for Pink Bull and Ferrari may result in renewed hypothesis over the futures of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

Lewis Hamilton may name time on his F1 profession early if 2026 turns into one other barren yr.

Aston Martin may be a serious participant within the subsequent ‘foolish season’.

At 44, Fernando Alonso’s profession will certainly come to an finish within the coming yr or two.

Lance Stroll’s future might rely upon how critical Aston Martin are about profitable the constructors’ title.

Backed by Honda and spearheaded by Adrian Newey, Aston Martin will wish to signal at the very least one star driver if Alonso retires on the finish of 2026.

Verstappen, Leclerc and Piastri have all been linked at varied factors this yr.