Re: **2025 Pool** Driver and Constructor Championships

On 2/25/2025 10:53 AM, Mark wrote:

Who do you think will win the driver and constructor championships in
2025, for no money whatsoever, just bragging rights, write your
prediction in to this thread.

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Which manufacturer and driver will win the 2025 Formula One world championships?

As of February 26, 2025, the Formula One season has yet to begin, with the first race scheduled for March 16 in Australia. Pre-season testing is currently underway in Bahrain, providing initial insights into team performances.
 In the initial testing sessions, McLaren's Lando Norris posted the fastest time, despite a power outage disrupting the session. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli also showcased strong performances. REUTERS.COM
 Bookmakers have identified Lando Norris as the favorite for the 2025 Drivers' Championship, with McLaren leading the odds for the Constructors' Championship. COVERS.COM
 Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari has generated significant attention. Hamilton has expressed confidence in Ferrari's potential to secure the championship, aiming for a record-breaking eighth title. REUTERS.COM
 Red Bull Racing, with Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time World Drivers' Champion, remains a formidable contender. Despite internal changes and the addition of new driver Liam Lawson, the team is determined to reclaim the Constructors' Championship. FORMULA1.COM
 Given the competitive landscape, it's challenging to predict the definitive winners of the 2025 Formula One World Championships. The performances during the upcoming races will provide clearer indications of which teams and drivers are poised for success.

Which manufacturer and driver will win the 2025 Formula One world championships?

As of now, it’s impossible to say with certainty who will win the 2025 Formula One World Championships since the season is just getting underway. The driver’s and constructor’s titles will be determined by performance across the 24 races, starting with the Australian Grand Prix on March 16 and ending with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7. Predictions are floating around based on last year’s results and current team dynamics, but they’re speculative at best.
Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT, is the reigning Drivers’ Champion, having secured his fourth consecutive title in 2024. McLaren-Mercedes, the 2024 Constructors’ Champions, are coming off a strong season, their first title since 1998. Both are strong contenders again, but the field is tight. Ferrari’s pairing of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton—who’s joining after 12 years with Mercedes—could shake things up, especially with Hamilton’s experience and Ferrari’s recent form. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are also in the mix, buoyed by their team’s momentum. Mercedes, with George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, might surprise if their car improves, while Red Bull’s new lineup of Verstappen and Liam Lawson will aim to reclaim the constructors’ crown.
The 2025 season is the last under the current power unit rules, and teams have had the winter to refine their cars. Testing in Bahrain starts soon, which might give a hint, but even then, it’s a long season—anything can happen. What do you think—got a favorite you’re rooting for?