Formula 1’s 2025 calendar features an intense stretch of back-to-back race weekends across iconic circuits worldwide, beginning with the Australian, Chinese, Japanese, Bahrain, Saudi Arabian, and Miami Grands Prix. The season continues through Europe with stops like Emilia Romagna, Monaco, Spain, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, and Azerbaijan. As the year progresses, the championship battles tighten with every race.
After the Asian and European rounds, the championship shifts to high-stakes events across Singapore, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and Las Vegas. With Qatar and Abu Dhabi closing the season, every point becomes crucial. McLaren leads the Constructors’ Championship comfortably, ahead of Mercedes and Red Bull, while the Drivers’ Championship is headlined by Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen — all separated by narrow margins.
Former world champion Jenson Button has praised Norris for adopting some of Verstappen’s signature traits, particularly his unrelenting aggressiveness and refusal to yield in wheel-to-wheel combat. Analysts like Bernie Collins highlight the mental and technical growth Norris has shown, noting that he is becoming more calculated, confident, and assertive as he fights for his first world title.
Despite Verstappen’s dramatic comeback from being over 100 points behind earlier in the season, Norris remains firmly in control of the championship fight. Norris could seal the title in Qatar, depending on how he and his rivals score across the remaining weekends. However, McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas has complicated his path, meaning he must stay focused and avoid mistakes if he wants to secure the crown.
Tension remains high as Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri head into the final rounds. Norris has expressed frustration at Verstappen’s pace and racecraft, especially after losing out in Las Vegas and witnessing Verstappen’s continued threat. With external factors—like penalties and team errors—playing a major role, the closing races could define whether Norris completes his breakthrough title campaign or whether Verstappen stages one of the greatest comebacks in F1 history.
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