Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 F1 Season: Hamilton’s New Home, Verstappen’s Dominance & More
After an eventful offseason, the 2025 Formula One season is finally here. With new driver lineups, technical changes, and an intense 24-race schedule, fans are in for an exciting year of racing.
How to Watch the 2025 F1 Season
- The season kicks off in Australia for the first time since 2019 and concludes in Abu Dhabi in December.
- The calendar remains at 24 races, the longest in F1 history.
- The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have been rescheduled to accommodate Ramadan.
- In the US, races will be broadcast on ESPN; in the UK, coverage will be on Sky Sports.
Major Driver Changes: Hamilton’s Ferrari Switch
One of the biggest moves in F1 history happened when Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes to join Ferrari, replacing Carlos Sainz.
- The seven-time world champion begins a new chapter alongside Charles Leclerc.
- His arrival has electrified Ferrari fans—his first official Ferrari post became the most-liked F1 Instagram post ever.
- Hamilton described the move as a “challenge I really needed” to reinvigorate his career.
Ferrari’s last drivers’ title was in 2007—can Hamilton and Leclerc bring them back to the top?
Can Anyone Stop Verstappen?
- Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time world champion, is eyeing a historic fifth straight title.
- Red Bull has faced a rocky preseason, with Verstappen admitting they have “work to do.”
- Liam Lawson replaces Sergio Pérez as Verstappen’s new teammate, making his full-time F1 debut.
- Red Bull also faced controversy last season with allegations against team principal Christian Horner, though he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
McLaren’s Rising Ambition
- McLaren had an impressive 2024 season, winning the constructors’ championship.
- Their driver lineup—Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri—is considered one of the most exciting in the paddock.
- Norris believes McLaren has no excuses in 2025: “We proved last year that we have what it takes.”
- Mercedes’ George Russell called McLaren the “strongest team in Bahrain testing.”
Other Key Driver Changes
- Carlos Sainz joins Williams after being replaced at Ferrari.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 18, takes Hamilton’s vacant seat at Mercedes.
- Haas welcomes Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.
- Sauber brings in Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg.
- Jack Doohan (Alpine) and Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) are among five full-time debutants.
Technical Changes for 2025
- Fastest Lap Point Removed: Drivers will no longer earn a point for setting the fastest lap.
- More Track Time for Rookies: New drivers now get four practice sessions instead of two.
- Minor tweaks to aerodynamics and fuel efficiency aim to improve racing dynamics.
Full 2025 F1 Race Calendar
- Australian Grand Prix – March 16
- Chinese Grand Prix – March 23
- Japanese Grand Prix – April 6
- Bahrain Grand Prix – April 13
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – April 20
- Miami Grand Prix – May 4
- Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – May 18
- Monaco Grand Prix – May 25
- Spanish Grand Prix – June 1
- Canadian Grand Prix – June 15
- Austrian Grand Prix – June 29
- British Grand Prix – July 6
- Belgian Grand Prix – July 27
- Hungarian Grand Prix – August 3
- Dutch Grand Prix – August 31
- Italian Grand Prix – September 7
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix – September 21
- Singapore Grand Prix – October 5
- United States Grand Prix – October 19
- Mexico Grand Prix – October 26
- Brazilian Grand Prix – November 9
- Las Vegas Grand Prix – November 22
- Qatar Grand Prix – November 30
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – December 7
The 2025 F1 season is shaping up to be a thriller with new rivalries, unexpected shake-ups, and the hunt for another world title. Will Verstappen continue his reign, or will Hamilton’s Ferrari gamble pay off? Let the race begin!
