The 2025 Formula 1 season promises unparalleled excitement as Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari, igniting a fierce four-team championship battle. The arrival of five young talents adds fresh energy to this thrilling final pre-2026 season.
| Team | Engine | Chassis | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | Mercedes | MCL39 | 81 Oscar Piastri, 4 Lando Norris |
| Ferrari | Ferrari | – | 16 Charles Leclerc, 44 Lewis Hamilton |
| Red Bull | Honda RBPT | RB21 | 1 Max Verstappen, 30 Liam Lawson |
| Mercedes | Mercedes | W16 | 63 George Russell, 12 Kimi Antonelli |
| Aston Martin | Mercedes | AMR25 | 14 Fernando Alonso, 18 Lance Stroll |
| Alpine | Renault | A525 | 10 Pierre Gasly, 7 Jack Doohan |
| Haas | Ferrari | VF25 | 31 Esteban Ocon, 87 Ollie Bearman |
| Racing Bulls | Honda RBPT | – | 22 Yuki Tsunoda, 6 Isack Hadjar |
| Williams | Mercedes | FW47 | 23 Alexander Albon, 55 Carlos Sainz |
| Sauber/Audi | Ferrari | C45 | 27 Nico Hulkenberg, 5 Gabriel Bortoleto |
The 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory, with major shifts and an intense battle expected at the top. The most talked-about storyline is undoubtedly Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, a historic transfer that has reignited the Scuderia’s hopes for championship glory alongside their star driver, Charles Leclerc. With the final season under the current regulations, the grid is poised for fierce competition, as teams push their limits to close the gap before the 2026 overhaul.
This season promises unprecedented parity among the top teams. McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes are expected to contend for both drivers’ and constructors’ titles, making it one of the closest battles in years. McLaren’s MCL39, piloted by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, has shown remarkable progress, with many tipping them as Ferrari’s main challengers. Meanwhile, Red Bull, led by reigning champion Max Verstappen and rising star Liam Lawson, will aim to retain their dominance, but they face tougher competition than ever.
Mercedes, while not as dominant as in previous eras, still boasts a strong lineup with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, their young prodigy. Aston Martin and Alpine are also showing promise, though they remain on the fringes of the title fight.
Key duels are expected across the grid. Hamilton and Leclerc’s dynamic at Ferrari will be scrutinized, while Norris and Piastri could take McLaren to new heights. Young talents like Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan, and Ollie Bearman add excitement to a grid already packed with proven champions.
This season, as teams grow ever closer in performance, the championship could come down to the finest margins. While F1Lead predicts a McLaren-Ferrari showdown, surprises are always possible. The 2025 season is a must-watch as the greatest drivers and teams vie for supremacy in a year that promises to be legendary.
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