Instead, Sainz was forced to pick between Alpine, Sauber and Williams, all of whom started the 2024 campaign in difficult veins of form. He opted for the latter, joining James Vowles’ project alongside Alex Albon, who has been with the Grove-based squad since returning to F1 in 2022.

W ith Ferrari's SF-25 Formula One car being very different to the cars Lewis Hamilton has driven in the past, he revealed that he will need to change his driving style to adapt to

Formula 1 cars hit the track Friday for the first practice session of 2025 as the new season kicks off this weekend with a race in Melbourne, Australia.

Lewis Hamilton drives for Ferrari in practice at the Australian Grand Prix, finishing fifth in second practice.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing.

After more than three months, the wait is over. Formula 1 is back. 20 of the world's best drivers are gearing up for the Australian Grand Prix, the first of 24 races on the 2025 schedule. Max Verstappen,

Lewis Hamilton will kick off the 2025 season with his new team at Ferrari, and former Red Bull boss Richard Hopkins said that another former world champion could have been his main motivation.