Why the 2025 Formula One season could be the best yet

The 2025 Formula One season is set to begin with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, and anticipation is at an all-time high. A perfect storm of driver movements, emerging young talent and fresh rivalries could make this one of the most exciting seasons in the sport’s history.  

Leading the charge is Lando Norris, who looks poised to mount a genuine challenge to Max Verstappen in the fight for the Drivers’ Championship. McLaren’s steady rise saw it claim the 2024 Constructors’ Championship, and Norris, having secured his first race wins last season, appears ready to take the next step. 

Despite a strong finish to 2024, the Briton ultimately fell 63 points short of Verstappen. Now, continuing with a competitive car and growing confidence, he could provide the Dutchman with his toughest title fight yet.  

But Verstappen’s biggest threat may not come from Norris. Ferrari enters 2025 reinvigorated, led by the arrival of Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion’s high-profile move from Mercedes signals the dawn of a new era for the Scuderia. Paired with Charles Leclerc, Hamilton aims to deliver Ferrari’s first championship since 2008, and his first outings in Ferrari red will be one of the most captivating stories of the season.  

Meanwhile, Mercedes has entered a new chapter, with George Russell now leading the team alongside teenage sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The highly-rated Italian, at just 18 years old, is among six rookies making their full-time debut in 2025, marking a significant shift towards youth in F1.  

Another rising star, Liam Lawson, has secured a full-time seat at Red Bull, replacing Sergio Perez. The New Zealander has impressed in previous substitute appearances and now has a chance to prove himself alongside Verstappen. With McLaren and Ferrari threatening Red Bull’s dominance, Lawson’s performances could be crucial.  

F1 now boasts an unprecedented level of young talent, with six rookies and nine drivers aged 25 or younger in or around the grid. The new generation, including Antonelli, Oliver Bearman and Jack Doohan, is ready to shake up the sport’s hierarchy.  

With fierce rivalries, generational shifts and a field packed with talent, the 2025 season could be Formula One’s most electrifying yet.