[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-bakston-predicts-verstappen-could-capitalize-on-mercedes-internal-battle-in-2025":43,"news-related-bakston-predicts-verstappen-could-capitalize-on-mercedes-internal-battle-in-2025-en":75,"news-related-match-bakston-predicts-verstappen-could-capitalize-on-mercedes-internal-battle-in-2025-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":66,"title":74},"Formula 1 journalist and presenter Will Baxton has offered a compelling analysis of the potential dynamics for the 2025 season, suggesting that reigning champion Max Verstappen could be poised to exploit any internal friction within the Mercedes team.\n\nSpeaking on the 'Up To Speed' podcast, Baxton drew a direct parallel to recent history. He pointed to how McLaren's championship challenge was ultimately undermined by internal conflict between its two drivers, a scenario that allowed Verstappen to come agonizingly close to snatching the title from both of them in the season's final stages.\n\nBaxton's speculation centers on the anticipated pairing of young talent Kimi Antonelli alongside George Russell at Mercedes. The journalist posits that if a similar dynamic of rivalry were to develop within the Silver Arrows' garage, it could create a significant opportunity for Verstappen and his Red Bull team.\n\nThis potential opening is further amplified by what Baxton identifies as a major step forward for Red Bull's performance. He specifically highlighted the impact of recent upgrades, noting that they appeared to work exceptionally well for the team following the Miami Grand Prix. This technical progress could be the catalyst needed for a renewed championship assault.\n\nThe core of Baxton's argument is the fascinating strategic dilemma now facing the sport. With Red Bull's machinery potentially closing the gap, the question becomes whether the team can mount a sustained counter-attack against their rivals. The possibility of internal team battles at the front of the grid adds a layer of intrigue to the competitive landscape.\n\nUltimately, the analysis suggests that the 2025 season may hinge not only on pure car performance but also on team harmony. Verstappen, known for his sharp racing instincts, could find himself in a prime position to capitalize if the drivers ahead begin taking points from each other instead of presenting a united front.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Journalist Will Baxton suggests Max Verstappen may benefit from a potential rivalry between Antonelli and Russell at Mercedes next season, drawing parallels to McLaren's past struggles.","327898666704572417","326135624887177216","Championship","0","2026-05-07T17:52:12Z","bakston-predicts-verstappen-could-capitalize-on-mercedes-internal-battle-in-2025","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Fauto\u002Fnews-6459988-bakston-polagaet-chto-ferstappen-oblizyvaetsya-glyadya-na-duel-antonelli-i-rassella.html","326222707169431552","Anderlecht",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326222713142120448","326257539962376192","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257617175318528","326257623760375808","326257638956339200",[57,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"Canada","Como","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","Carrarese","FC Anyang","FC Cartagena","Bakston Predicts Verstappen Could Capitalize on Mercedes Internal Battle in 2025",[76,108,132,156],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":77,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":78,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":79,"slug":80,"sourceName":81,"sourceURL":82,"teamId":83,"teamName":84,"teamIds":85,"teamNames":96,"title":107},"Alessio Dionisi joins Watford on a two-year contract, aiming to revive his career in the Championship after mixed spells at Sassuolo and Palermo.","337841483048554497","2026-06-04T04:15:00Z","dionisi-at-watford-2-year-deal-for-championship-revival","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fcalcio-estero\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149011256\u002Fdionisi_al_watford_la_championship_per_rilanciarsi_dopo_sassuolo_e_palermo\u002F","326257807579942912","Watford",[83,86,87,56,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95],"326257539299676160","326257616814608384","326222712592666624","326222713054040064","326255038114566144","326255039171530752","326255039494492160","326222711682502656","326257616646836224","326257661500723200",[84,97,98,57,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],"Sassuolo","Palermo","Congo DR","Haiti","Santa Clara","Dinamo Minsk","Shakhtar Donetsk","England","Empoli","Italy","Dionisi at Watford: 2-Year Deal for Championship Revival",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":109,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":110,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":111,"slug":112,"sourceName":113,"sourceURL":114,"teamId":115,"teamName":116,"teamIds":117,"teamNames":124,"title":131},"Sinclair Armstrong, 22, joins Göztepe on a four-year deal. Republic of Ireland forward leaves Bristol City after 83 apps and 7 goals for Turkish Süper Lig side.","337690830674333697","2026-06-03T18:16:18Z","why-sinclair-armstrong-is-joining-goztepe-bristol-exit","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcy4297epyg3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257807848378368","Bristol City",[115,118,119,120,121,56,122,123,59],"326257807630274560","326222712496197632","326257541187112960","326257567044997120","326222712726884352","326257554193649664",[116,125,126,127,128,57,129,130,67],"Southampton","Netherlands","Göztepe","Rangers","Cape Verde Islands","Perth Glory","Why Sinclair Armstrong is Joining Goztepe: Bristol Exit",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":133,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":134,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":135,"slug":136,"sourceName":137,"sourceURL":138,"teamId":139,"teamName":140,"teamIds":141,"teamNames":148,"title":155},"Twenty years on, Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final remains a national trauma for France. The incident that ended a legend's career still resonates.","337668795348815873","2026-06-03T16:30:00Z","zidane-s-headbutt-france-s-2006-world-cup-trauma","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002Fexplore\u002Fwf161-explore-2006\u002F#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257565535047680","Real Madrid",[139,142,143,144,145,146,147,95],"326222712143876096","326222712076767232","326257696636407808","326222711447621632","326222711569256448","326222711653142528",[140,149,150,151,152,153,154,106],"Portugal","Germany","Azzurri","France","Brazil","Spain","Zidane's Headbutt: France's 2006 World Cup Trauma",{"awayTeamId":157,"awayTeamName":158,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":159,"homeTeamId":160,"homeTeamName":161,"id":162,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":163,"matchName":164,"publishedAt":165,"slug":166,"sourceName":167,"sourceURL":168,"teamId":160,"teamName":161,"teamIds":169,"teamNames":178,"title":187},"326222712219373568","Morocco","Ben Gannon-Doak, after missing Euro 2024 through injury, says he is much more ready for World Cup 2026 and Scotland's group stage challenges.","326222712429088768","Scotland","337521570740178945","327115065541005312","Scotland vs Morocco","2026-06-03T08:00:00Z","gannon-doak-what-being-more-prepared-means-for-scotland","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550048\u002Fworld-cup-2026-scotland-winger-ben-gannon-doak-much-more-prepared-after-hurt-of-missing-euro-2024-due-to-injury",[160,157,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,61,177,89,146],"326257534430089216","326257536078450688","326257808385249280","326222712462643200","326257809152806912","326257534329425920","326257545712766976","326257595503349760",[161,158,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,69,186,100,153],"Eintracht Frankfurt","Paris Saint Germain","Sheffield Wednesday","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Milton Keynes Dons","Borussia Dortmund","Manchester United","Bolivia","Gannon-Doak: What Being 'More Prepared' Means for Scotland"]