F1 Championship Kicks Off in Australia for 2025 Season

The 2025 Formula One (F1) season, marking the series' 75th anniversary and the final chapter of the current regulatory framework, commenced with an exhilarating Australian Grand Prix. Lando Norris, driving for McLaren, clinched the coveted first-place spot, securing his first victory of the season.

In a closely contested race, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished a close second, while George Russell, driving for Mercedes-Benz AMG, rounded out the podium in third place. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the new Mercedes-Benz AMG driver, put in a strong performance, finishing fourth.

Unfortunately, Carlos Sainz had a dismal start at his new team, Williams, crashing out on the first lap. Fellow rookie drivers Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, and Jack Doohan also had early exits due to the wet conditions.

The race saw the return of Liam Lawson, who secured a full-time seat at Red Bull Racing this season. Lewis Hamilton, now driving for Ferrari, had a mediocre debut, finishing in the middle of the pack. Lance Stroll, driving for Aston Martin, managed a sixth-place finish, while Alexander Albon, driving for Williams, came in fifth. Nico Hulkenberg, driving for Sauber, finished a commendable seventh.

The 2025 F1 season promises to be an exciting one, with a total of 24 races scheduled, including three in the U.S. The remaining race winners for the season are yet to be determined. The Chinese Grand Prix, Japanese Grand Prix, and Bahrain Grand Prix are scheduled for March 23, April 6, and April 13 respectively, followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Miami Grand Prix, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Monaco Grand Prix, Spanish Grand Prix, Canadian Grand Prix, Austrian Grand Prix, British Grand Prix, Belgian Grand Prix, Hungarian Grand Prix, Dutch Grand Prix, Italian Grand Prix, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Singapore Grand Prix, United States Grand Prix (Austin), Mexican Grand Prix, Brazilian Grand Prix, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Qatar Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are scheduled for April 20, May 4, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 27, August 3, August 31, September 7, September 21, October 5, October 19, October 26, November 9, November 22, November 30, and December 7 respectively.

As the season unfolds, fans can look forward to the V-6 hybrid format continuing into F1's next era starting in 2026, but with significantly enhanced electric power output. With a mix of seasoned drivers and new rookies, the 2025 F1 season is shaping up to be an unforgettable ride.