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McLaren F1 team SACK shock driver for 2025

A McLaren driver will no longer be part of the team in 2025

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Sunday 9 February 2025 17:00

McLaren have dropped one of their drivers ahead of the upcoming 2025 Formula 1 season.

After securing the constructors' championship in 2024, McLaren will be eager to fight for the drivers' trophy this season with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

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Whilst it was Norris who launched a title bid against Max Verstappen in 2024, Piastri also proved to be a challenge to his team-mate and acquired two race wins in a strong year for the Australian driver.

Despite Norris’ championship experience, McLaren are resolute that they will not introduce team orders in 2025, as they are expected to not only go up against Red Bull, but also Ferrari.

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Bustamante leaves McLaren for 2025

Lloyd will compete in the 2025 F1 Academy season with McLaren following the exit of their former driver, Bianca Bustamante.

The 20-year-old has competed in the past two seasons of the all-female racing series, but will move on to race in GB3 this year with Elite Motorsport, alongside 2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling.

However, it has also been reported by Feeder Series that Bustamante is no longer part of McLaren’s development programme.