The 2025 Formula 1 season is almost upon us and it gets under way with the Australian Grand Prix from 14-16 March. Red Bull's Max Verstappen is targeting a fifth consecutive drivers' title, while McLaren's Lando Norris is hoping to go one better after finishing second to the Dutchman in 2024. However, the main talking point before Melbourne is Lewis Hamilton getting set for his Ferrari debut. His former team, Mercedes, have replaced him with 18-year-old Italian rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is set to become the third-youngest driver in F1 history this weekend. Meanwhile, there is sure to be plenty of home support in Albert Park for Australian Oscar Piastri, who won two races for McLaren last season.

Source: The Times March 10, 2025 14:12 UTC