2025 Formula 1 Season Kicks Off with Hamilton’s Ferrari Debut and Verstappen’s Title Defense

The 24-race calendar celebrates F1’s 75th anniversary, featuring new driver line-ups, six rookies, and intense competition for the championship.

The 2025 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne, marking the first time since 2020 that Australia hosts the opening race.
Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated move to Ferrari has made headlines, as he aims for an eighth world title with the team’s first championship since 2007.
Defending champion Max Verstappen seeks to secure his fifth consecutive drivers’ title, a feat only achieved by Michael Schumacher.
McLaren, led by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, enters the season as constructors’ champions for the first time since 1998, following a strong 2024 campaign.
The grid sees significant changes, including six rookies debuting and new sprint races in Shanghai, Miami, Belgium, Austin, São Paulo, and Qatar.