2025 Team Performance Review: Alpine to McLaren
The motorsports landscape is undergoing pivotal changes as teams gear up for 2026 regulations. As we reflect on the 2025 season, we evaluate performance across teams from Alpine to McLaren, summarizing their strengths, weaknesses, and overall standings.
Alpine
- Poles: 0
- Wins: 0
- Constructors’ Championship Position: 10th (22 points)
Summary: Pierre Gasly stood out with a commendable top-six finish, providing the only glimmer of hope for a struggling team. The anticipated Mercedes power unit for 2026 may offer a competitive edge, but management instability, highlighted by the departure of team principal Ollie Oakes and a lack of development investment, dampened prospects. Driver lineup consistency is a potential improvement area going forward.
Rating: 3/10
Aston Martin
- Poles: 0
- Wins: 0
- Constructors’ Championship Position: 7th (89 points)
Summary: Despite a stable season, Aston Martin missed opportunities for progress. Fernando Alonso delivered noteworthy performances, but the overall lack of advancement in car development left the team in a fiercely competitive midfield. The organization’s volatility raises concerns regarding adaptation to the new era with Adrian Newey at the helm.
Rating: 5/10
Ferrari
- Poles: 1
- Wins: 0
- Constructors’ Championship Position: 4th (398 points)
Summary: Ferrari’s season was marred by car performance deficiencies. Although Charles Leclerc achieved seven podiums, the team failed to capitalize on expectations set from previous years. Strategic and performance errors culminated in a disappointing fourth-place finish, highlighting significant areas for improvement ahead of 2026.
Rating: 4/10
Haas
- Poles: 0
- Wins: 0
- Constructors’ Championship Position: 8th (79 points)
Summary: After a rocky start, Haas showed resilience, with key performances in subsequent races. The team’s ability to recover and secure points regularly was commendable. However, inconsistencies and unexploited opportunities indicated that while they performed near their ceiling, further investment is vital for future aspirations.
Rating: 7/10
McLaren
- Poles: 13
- Wins: 14
- Constructors’ Championship Position: 1st (833 points)
Summary: McLaren demonstrated impressive growth and technical prowess, with Lando Norris emerging as a championship contender. Despite facing challenges, including a disqualification in Las Vegas and strategic missteps in Qatar, the team successfully clinched both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships, signifying a highly successful season overall.
Rating: 9/10
In summary, as teams reflect on their performances and gear up for the forthcoming regulatory changes, these evaluations will serve as crucial benchmarks for strategic planning and development in the 2026 season.
