Formula 1: Season Preview
Hamilton’s Ferrari debut headlines thrilling 2025 F1 season
Welcome to our in-depth preview of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
The long wait is over, and anticipation is building in the paddock as the sport prepares for another thrilling year of high-speed drama.
Author - Sophie T
Here’s everything you need to know as the new F1 season roars into action.
Exploring some of the key talking points.
We try to answer your key questions before you even have them.
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari era begins
After 12 seasons with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster switch to Ferrari was one of the biggest moves in F1 history. Now, the time has come to see if it pays off.
He certainly seems to be settling in with his new team and surroundings.
Can Verstappen make it five in a row?
For the fourth time in his career, Max Verstappen enters a season as the reigning champion. The big questions remain though. Can he claim a fifth title in succession in 2025? That’s a feat only Michael Schumacher has achieved in the past.
Where does Max rank among the true greats of the sport? Mark Fallows told us: "For me, if he wins it again, he'll be regarded in top three to have ever raced in Formula 1."
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Will this be another competitive year?
The last Formula 1 season was one of the most competitive in recent memory. Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren all went head-to-head throughout the year in what was a real clash of the titans.
The rookies looking to make their mark
Some of these drivers have already had a taste of the sport while others are making the leap. They will all be looking to impress
Gabriel Bortoleto
The reigning Formula 2 champion steps up to F1 after following an elite path—mirroring George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri by winning back-to-back F3 and F2 titles as a rookie. Check out some of his best moments in the video below. Will he carry on his momentum into this new Formula 1 season?
Isack Hadjar
Hadjar finished second to Bortoleto in the 2024 Formula 2 championship and now gets his shot with Red Bull’s junior team, RB. Given Red Bull’s history of fast-tracking young talent, the Frenchman will know that a strong start could put him firmly on the radar of the senior team.
Jack Doohan
After a season as Alpine’s reserve driver, which included a one-off F1 debut in Abu Dhabi last year, Doohan finally gets his full-time opportunity. Having waited patiently in the wings, the Australian will be determined to make the most of his chance.
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