Hello friends, good vibes to all.
> We're currently in the midst of a well-known summer break, a mini-vacation we take for approximately three weeks to come back recharged, with the next race on August 31st in the Netherlands at Zandvoort. Usually during this period of downtime, if there are any, some seat changes could be announced for next season, but this year the paddock has been quiet, with no news of renewals, new signings, or departures from teams. So today I'll try to give my impressions of the 2025 season so far.
> Speaking a bit about the above, six of the 11 teams that will race next year have both drivers confirmed, barring any unexpected changes. Red Bull, Mercedes, Alpine, Racing Bulls, and the new addition Cadillac are the five teams that are still up in the air. It's true that there are many rumors out there, but we shouldn't fall for them, although when there's a sound, there's a stone in the river. Tsunoda's season with Red Bull hasn't been good or efficient. The Japanese driver is having a hard time adapting, which is unusual because he's no longer a rookie; he has the experience. The issue here is that the team in general has been very unstable with changes in drivers, the team principal, etc. I don't see his renewal as a clear possibility unless he makes a jump in the final stretch of the season.  [Fuente!](https://www.redbull.com/co-es/formula-1-pilotos-y-equipos-de-la-temporada-2025)
> Mercedes has two great drivers, but the rumors I told you about suggest changes are coming. Their season has been one of ups and downs; for every good race, they have a couple that aren't convincing, and yet they're ahead of Red Bull in the team standings by more than 40 points. Russell or Antonelli? It's difficult to decide who to choose, considering the young Italian is a protégé of Toto Wolff, and Russell has been the top driver even during Hamilton's time. His season has been very discreet. There's not much to say about Alpine; we know their current form, so the big bet is expected to be for 2026. Gasly is confirmed, but the second is unknown.
> I think Racing Bulls is doing a good job with both of its drivers. Saying this at the beginning of the year was unthinkable, but Lawson has managed to stabilize himself in the team, and Hadjar's performance is impressive; one of this year's best rookies, if not the best. Very mature, consistent, almost always fighting in the top 10; there's a future with him. And the Cadillac situation is a total mystery; there are names being bandied about (Bottas, Pérez, Mick Schumacher), but so far nothing is certain. I don't think the overall outlook for the teams will change drastically, unless the typical domino effect occurs. That is, let's suppose Verstappen leaves RB and goes to Mercedes, this would cause a cataclysm of movements. Is it feasible? Perhaps.  [Fuente!](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12479/13339705/f1-team-mate-head-to-head-qualifying-race-sprint-latest-scores-results-from-2025-season)
> Of the 14 races so far, McLaren has won 11 (Norris 5 - Piastri 6), which represents absolute dominance by Zak Brown's team. There is no team currently on the grid that can even remotely match what this pair of cars are doing; it may be almost comparable to what Red Bull did a couple of years ago. The constructors' championship is practically theirs, and I don't see any way the drivers' championship will change; it will be Norris or Piastri, that's the question. Ferrari hasn't been what I expected; with the arrival of Hamilton, they were supposed to be unstoppable. That duo with Leclerc looked spectacular on paper, but nothing could be further from the truth. The Briton is lost, discouraged, and if we add to that the increasingly common mistakes that the Maranello team is making as a team, the outlook is very bleak, just as it has been this season for them.
> The surprise of the season so far for me has been Sauber. They're ahead of Alpine, Haas, and Racing Bulls, and just one point behind Aston Martin in seventh place. A podium finish for Hulkenberg and several points-scoring races for Bortoleto have given Mattia Binotto's team a chance to make a comeback. Overall, it's been a highly entertaining half of the season despite McLaren's dominance. The drivers' championship is still very open, both at the top and in the fifth-place positions. There aren't any big gaps, which means anything can happen. There have been some very poor races, but the common denominator has been positive. I hope Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes can at least keep fighting so the spectacle doesn't let up in the 10 Grands Prix remaining.
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