Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari era begins, plus other key storylines as Formula 1 returns
Formula 1 cars hit the track Friday for the first practice session of 2025 as the new season kicks off this weekend with a race in Melbourne, Australia.
Formula 1 cars hit the track Friday for the first practice session of 2025 as the new season kicks off this weekend with a race in Melbourne, Australia.
Anticipation is high after Red Bull's dominance fizzled in the middle of last season and scrambled the field, creating a level of unpredictability the sport hasn't seen in over a decade. This season could be a history-making thriller — with the potential to elevate a living legend or crown a new champion. It will also give fans a glimpse at the next generation of F1 stars.
2025 picks up where last season left off in December. Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship, aided by a crucial early points cushion from winning four of the first five races. He fended off a late charge from McLaren star Lando Norris, but McLaren won the constructors' championship, and Red Bull struggled so much it ultimately fell to third behind Ferrari.
Here are four storylines to watch in the new season.
After a year of suspense, it’s finally here. Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, has donned his red racing suit to drive for F1's most famous team after he executed the biggest driver transfer in the history of the sport to pursue a record-breaking eighth title.
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