A Timely And Frankly Too Thorough 2025 Formula 1 Season Preview | Defector
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The anticipation for the upcoming Formula 1 season is heightened by major roster changes, with notable drivers like Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Williams. Red Bull and Max Verstappen remain favorites, but emerging contenders like McLaren and Ferrari are on the rise. This season marks the introduction of five new rookie drivers, promising potential unpredictability and excitement in races. Although challenges like allegations against the FIA persist, the shakeups in team compositions have reignited interest in F1, encouraging fans to look forward to the season.
Dare we say that it is possible to get excited about the upcoming Formula 1 season?
In an era of increasing engine reliability, rookie mistakes may infuse the kind of randomness and safety-car strategic shakeups that have been missing from recent seasons.
For the first time in a while, these shakeups have made it easy to get excited about an F1 season before it starts.
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