For the first time since 2019, the Australian Grand Prix returned as the opening race for the 2025 Formula 1 season. It did not disappoint.

A memorable season opener saw the rain play a major part in proceedings. Isack Hadjar crashed out in his debut race on the formation lap and brought out the first of many safety cars as six drivers crashed out.

The tyre battle then became enthralling, with a wet-to-dry race playing out for teams and drivers.

Lando Norris controlled the race from the front in impressive style ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell, while a late spin for Oscar Piastri meant he dropped from the podium places to P9.  

As it always seems to be the case, the British Grand Prix hosted another super race, with the famous English weather causing chaos.

Mixed weather conditions brought out the safety car after Liam Lawson crashed out, and Oscar Piastri was handed a ten-second time epanlty due a safety car infringment.

That allowed teammate Lando Norris to come through and win his home race for the first time in his career, while Piastri finished in second place.

There was also some history, as Nico Hulkenberg finally ended his podium drought of 239 Grand Prix races with a P3 finish in his Sauber in one of the feel-good stories of the season.  

Lewis Hamilton wowed his adoring fans again with anither fine race, charging through to take a P4 finish, while Max Verstappen could only muster a P5 finish despite starting from pole, spinning during the safety car restart to drop him down the grid.

The Dutch Grand Prix saw plenty of disarray, and it looked certain that it had dealt the first championship blow just after the summer break.

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris looked set to bring home another one-two finish for McLaren after Lewis Hamilton's early crash brought out the safety car, with the Australian continuing his fine form to lead the World Championship.

However, a mechanical issue for Norris meant the Brit was forced to retire from the race, allowing his teammate to take a commanding 34-point lead in the title race as his fine form continued.

There was joy for Isack Hadjar, who took advantage of Norris's issue. His P3 finish at Zandvoort saw him earn a debut podium place and become the youngest Frenchman to ever stand on the podium.

But funny things happen if Formula 1, and Oscar Piastri's 34-point lead over Lando Norris was wiped out after the Australian's form dropped significantly.

Conversely, his McLaren teammate impressed greatly as the pressure built, and that was shown at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Starting from pole, he commanded the race from the front and showed signs of a World Champion, something that was missing in his title challenge in 2024.

Behind him, a stunning comeback drive from Max Verstappen saw him scythe through the grid and finish on the podium in P3 after starting from the pitlane.

Piastri's poor form continued, and a ten-second time penalty dropped him from the podium completely as his title chances shrank. Kimi Antonelli took P2 for his best finish in his debut season, while Oliver Bearban backed up his P4 finish in Meixico with a P6.

A season finale that has three championship contenders is always going to make one of the greatest spectacles in sports, and it was no exception this year.

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri all had the chance to become World Champions as a roller-coaster of a season reached its dramatic end.

Verstappen's stunning pole position put the pressure on championship leader Norris, and he then saw teammate Piastri sweep around the outside of him to drop him down to P3.

However, as it was often seen when it mattered the most in 2025, a calm and composed drive came from the Brit, and while a brief moment with Yuki Tsunoda had the potential to throw a spanner in the works, a P3 finish was all he needed to become World Champion. Norris finished just two points clear of Verstappen as the season came to a close.