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Lewis Hamilton Joins Ferrari as Formula 1 2025 Season Begins in Melbourne

The seven-time champion seeks a record-breaking eighth title while McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari vie for dominance in an unpredictable new season.

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Practice - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 14, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Mark Peterson

Overview

  • Lewis Hamilton's highly anticipated move to Ferrari marks a new chapter as he aims to secure an unprecedented eighth drivers' championship title.
  • Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the four-time reigning champion, faces increased competition after the team's struggles in the latter half of 2024.
  • McLaren enters the season as a strong contender, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aiming to build on their 2024 constructors' championship victory.
  • The 2025 grid features six rookies, including Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli, highlighting a generational shift in Formula 1.
  • Melbourne's Albert Park hosts the season opener, with fans and teams eager to see how preseason testing results translate to race-day performance.