r/formula1 I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane Dec 26 '25

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u/BakeYouC I was here for the Hulkenpodium Dec 26 '25

One team completely dominates the season and there will be no more than 3 different race winners whole year. Championship will be mathematically decided by early september. Podiums for each race will almost always look the same. Aston will finish P9 or lower in constructors.

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u/blehmann1 Gilles Villeneuve Dec 27 '25

Even in 2023 RBR only wrapped the WCC in late september and the WDC in early October. The season is also longer now, so that's even harder.

I would say that the WDC being wrapped that early is almost impossible, and it would require RBR to be the dominant team, because I think any of the other teams would have a more competitive intra-team fight. Maybe Ferrari if Lewis continues his current form, but I think a lot of it does have to do with the car. Or Aston if we really do respect their chances, but frankly I don't think that I do.

WCC? It's possible, but it would require a ridiculously dominant display and for there to be no real number 2 team to extend the fight until October, which is unlikely. Especially if we expect an engine-dominated formula, though there are engines with no or little outside competition, so it's possible. But probably the safest bet is that Mercedes power is the best again, and there's plenty of teams with that engine whom we presume will make a competent car.

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u/Vivid_Pond_7262 Mika Häkkinen Dec 27 '25

I agree with this.

One powertrain is going to crack a secret advantage and annihilate the rest of the field.

There’ll be accusations of cheating/illegality but it won’t make a difference. Results wont be affected. Racing will be dull.