The glaring statistic that shows why Red Bull should have optimism in 2025 F1 title fight

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Red Bull are facing one of their toughest Formula 1 tests in recent times in 2025 as they bid to win back the championship that they lost to McLaren last season.

Sergio Perez’s dogged run of form saw them fall from first to third in the Constructors’ Championship despite possessing a car which claimed the Drivers’ title by a clear margin.

Max Verstappen really hates Red Bull’s oversteer issue which has been a common theme over the past few seasons, even though he has claimed four consecutive triumphs.

It’s something they may need to cure over the winter if they want to compete with McLaren and Ferrari for both championships again.

New teammate Liam Lawson will provide Verstappen with a fresh challenge as he attempts to become the second driver to win five crowns in a row.

Red Bull have been the team to beat at the opening round of the season since the start of the current technical regulations, but could things be about to change in 2025?

Red Bull should have 2025 hope after winning more races than any other constructor

The 2025 season will start Down Under at the Australian Grand Prix for the first time since 2019. It was the only race that Verstappen suffered a retirement at last year.

It was the first sign of weakness that they showed, having looked comfortable until that stage in the season where Carlos Sainz took advantage to claim a surprise win for Ferrari.

After losing the Constructors’ Championship by 77 points and finishing the season with the third-fastest car, the Milton Keynes-based outfit appeared to be rounding the year off in a vulnerable position.

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However, there’s one statistic that stands out when it comes to assessing Red Bull’s hopes in 2025 – they won 37.5% of all races last season.

That’s 12.5% more than the next nearest constructor – Ferrari. McLaren was another 4.2% further back with 20.8% of the wins.

So overall, the Austrian team were actually quite clear of their rivals and at least maintaining their performance levels from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix should give them a chance.

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Red Bull’s very handsome new engineering department should also help elevate their chances after the departure of Adrian Newey.

It’s what they face on the track that might prove to be the bigger task, with Ferrari’s new line-up of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton one of the most intriguing storylines of the year.

Having a seven-time champion in their ranks for the first time since 2006 could give the Scuderia the boost in car development that they need to eclipse their rivals.

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Likewise, McLaren are one of just two teams heading into the season with the same driver pairing. The continuity they possess should be an advantage too.

With a lot of unknowns, only after the first few races will the picture become clearer but it looks like Red Bull still have a great chance of fighting for both titles in 2025.