F1 2025 Season Kicks Off with Australian Grand Prix and Major Driver Changes
Lewis Hamilton debuts for Ferrari, McLaren enters as a favorite, and unpredictable weather looms over the season opener.
- Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion, begins his Ferrari career this weekend, marking a major shift after 19 years in Formula 1.
- McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are considered strong contenders for the season, with the team showing impressive pre-season testing results.
- Reigning champion Max Verstappen arrives with limited pre-season mileage but remains confident in adapting to any conditions, including potential rain during the race.
- Unpredictable weather in Melbourne, with a mix of heat and possible rain, could create challenges for teams during the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
- The 75th anniversary Formula 1 season introduces six rookies, the most since 2001, as the grid prepares for a highly anticipated year.