Buckle up, because the 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be a real thrill ride. Let’s dive into my predictions for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
Reflecting on 2024
Last year, I predicted the top drivers in this order: Verstappen, Russell, Norris, and so on down to Kevin Magnussen. I hit the nail on the head by correctly predicting Max Verstappen as the winner! Let’s see how the rest of my predictions fared:
- Norris: Predicted 3rd, finished 2nd
- Leclerc: Predicted 5th, finished 3rd
- Hamilton: Predicted 6th, finished 7th
- Alonso: Predicted 7th, finished 9th
- Stroll: Predicted 11th, finished 13th
- Gasly: Predicted 12th, finished 10th
- Ocon: Predicted 15th, finished 14th
- Hulkenberg: Predicted 19th, finished 11th
2025 Driver Predictions
Now, let’s jump into my predictions for the 2025 season, starting from the bottom:
20th – Gabriel Bortoleto
19th – Alex Albon
18th – Carlos Sainz
17th – Niko Hulkenberg
16th – Jack Doohan
15th – Lance Stroll
14th – Isack Hadjar
13th – Yuki Tsunoda
12th – Liam Lawson
11th – Esteban Ocon
Women in Motorsport
Speaking of Ocon, this season marks a significant moment in F1 history with a female race engineer on the pit wall. Additionally, Hannah Schmitz has been promoted to chief strategist for Red Bull, showcasing the growing influence of women in the sport.
Top 10 Predictions
Let’s run down my top ten:
10th – Oliver Bearman
9th – Pierre Gasly
8th – Fernando Alonso
7th – George Russell
6th – Kimi Antonelli
5th – Oscar Piastri
4th – Charles Leclerc
3rd – Max Verstappen
2nd – Lewis Hamilton
1st – Lando Norris
Constructors Championship Predictions
Now, onto the constructors. Here’s how I see it shaping up:
10th – Sauber
9th – Williams
8th – Racing Bulls
7th – Haas
6th – Aston Martin
5th – Alpine
4th – Red Bull
3rd – Mercedes
2nd – McLaren
1st – Ferrari
Final Thoughts
In summary, I’m predicting Lando Norris to take the driver’s championship and Ferrari for the constructors. It’s a departure from last year’s results, and I’m excited to see how it all plays out!
Thanks for reading, and stay passionate about Formula 1!