Twenty drivers. One world title. The 2025 Formula 1 season was locked and loaded with a grid full of talent, ambition, and exciting racing storylines sure to unfold as the season progresses. At the centre of it all? Max Verstappen, chasing a historic fifth world championship in his RBB21.
2024 marked a turning point in Formula 1. Red Bull’s years of dominance took a hit, and with the grid reshuffled for 2025, the title fight was wide open. Could this be the year we saw a new name at the top?
The off-season didn’t disappoint. It all started with the bombshell move—Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari, instantly reshaping the grid. Red Bull and Racing Bulls faced their own shakeups, eventually announcing Liam Lawson as Verstappen’s new teammate to replace the outgoing Sergio Perez. Although that only lasted for two races, Yuki Tsunoda swapped seats with Lawson, finally making it to the main team for his home race at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.
But that wasn’t all. Five rookies made their F1 debut in 2025:
The new generation brought some exciting promise, and all eyes would be on who rose fastest through the ranks.
Max Verstappen remained the benchmark, but with increased competition from McLaren, rising stars, and fresh team lineups, 2025 was shaping up to be the most unpredictable season in decades. Would it be Max’s fifth title win, or would a new champion emerge?
