Overview
- Lewis Hamilton makes a historic move to Ferrari, aiming for his eighth world title alongside teammate Charles Leclerc.
- McLaren enters the season as the favorite, following its 2024 Constructors' Championship win, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri expected to contend for the Drivers' Championship.
- Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the four-time reigning champion, faces questions about the team's performance after a challenging end to the 2024 season and changes to its driver lineup.
- The 2025 grid features six rookies, including 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, marking a generational shift in the sport.
- Unpredictable weather in Melbourne could impact the Australian Grand Prix, adding further intrigue to the season opener.