Tyler Rowlinson

1 day ago | f1oversteer.com | Tyler Rowlinson

McLaren have asserted their dominance in the first five races of the 2025 season. However, the driver leading the charge will have come as a surprise to many. Lando Norris was widely branded as the favourite for the championship this season. Having learned from battling Max Verstappen in 2024 and now boasting the fastest car, the Brit was expected to dethrone the Red Bull driver and win the title.

1 day ago | motogpnews.com | Tyler Rowlinson

Jorge Martin’s injuries have completely derailed Aprilia’s plans in the 2025 MotoGP season. The manufacturer have had a difficult start to the year. The Noale-based outfit signed the defending champion from Pramac after he beat Francesco Bagnaia by 10 points in 2024. The feeling was good heading into pre-season testing, but Aprilia’s optimism was shattered by Martin’s crash on day one in Sepang. Since then, the Spaniard has desperately struggled with major setbacks.

1 day ago | f1oversteer.com | Tyler Rowlinson

Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull is being widely debated in the Formula 1 paddock. Despite having a contract until 2028, many wonder if the Dutchman could leave early. The 27-year-old has dominated the grid with the Milton Keynes outfit in recent years, winning the last four championships in a row. Verstappen is looking to become only the second driver in history to win five consecutive titles. However, Red Bull’s regression over the winter have made that a difficult task.

1 day ago | motogpnews.com | Tyler Rowlinson

Marc Marquez has enjoyed a near-perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season. The Ducati rider leads the championship by 17 points. The Spaniard moved to the factory team after finishing third with Gresini in 2024. Partnering with Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati, he was instantly tipped as a favourite for the title. Marquez was diplomatic about his title chances, attempting to take the pressure off himself.

1 day ago | f1oversteer.com | Tyler Rowlinson

Several pundits and key F1 figures made their predictions for the 2025 season before the opening race in Melbourne. After five races, many of them have already been proven wrong. McLaren were the clear favourites after blitzing the field in pre-season testing. Many assumed that Lando Norris would lead the charge for the title, having challenged Max Verstappen in 2024, but came up short by 63 points. That seemed to be the case after Australia, when Norris took pole position and the win.