The F1 2025 season will centre round Lewis Hamilton’s first yr with Ferrari.
He’s looking for an all-time document eighth drivers’ championship after splitting with Mercedes.
The true potential of his Ferrari equipment appears promising though McLaren are tipped to have the quickest automotive because the season begins in Australia subsequent weekend.
Max Verstappen’s brilliance behind the wheel, and his starvation for a fifth drivers’ title in a row, ought to by no means be discounted.
So how will Hamilton fare? The place will he end within the standings, and what number of races will he win?
Connor McDonagh: “Lewis Hamilton ending fifth on this yr’s drivers’ championship appears a secure wager at this stage.
“The McLarens look to have the sting – and based mostly on final yr, each ought to rating nicely.
“Verstappen will probably be within the combine, regardless of how robust the RB21 performs all year long.
“I do anticipate Charles Leclerc could have a decisive edge on Hamilton all year long because the seven-time world champion will get on top of things along with his new staff.
“It’s very uncommon that Hamilton doesn’t win a race throughout a season – it’s solely occurred twice earlier than (2022/2023).
“Ferrari could have some excessive peaks, permitting Hamilton to win not less than as soon as throughout his first yr with the staff. I’d be shocked if it was in Australia, although.”
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Lewis Larkam: “I’ve beforehand gone out and boldly stated Hamilton will win the championship in his first season with Ferrari, so I’m sticking to my weapons.
“By way of what number of races he’ll win? I’ll go along with 5 – 6.
“I anticipate this season to be tightly contested, with 4 groups sharing the highest step of the rostrum.
“I believe Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, each McLaren drivers and George Russell will all win races.”
Lewis Duncan: “Preventing for the championship in yr one in all his Ferrari deal is a tall order, however the season is lengthy and Hamilton is clearly nonetheless brimming with the arrogance of a driver who believes they will battle for an additional title.
“Given the benchmark McLaren has set, in addition to the plain risk reigning champion Max Verstappen poses, if Hamilton can breach the highest three within the championship will probably be a job nicely executed and marker set for 2026.
“As for what number of races he can win, he ought to be capable to win not less than two, matching his tally from final yr with Mercedes. Leclerc managed three for Ferrari final season, which is nicely inside Hamilton’s remit to match.”
