Max Verstappen will be aiming for a fifth consecutive F1 Drivers’ Championship title this year after blowing his competition away over the last four years. The Red Bull star will begin his title defence in mid-March when the 2025 F1 campaign gets underway in Australia.
McLaren ace Lando Norris was Verstappen’s closest challenger last season and will be desperate to end the Dutchman’s reign this time around.
Lewis Hamilton will also be eyeing up a return to the front after moving from Mercedes to Ferrari.
F1 stars will assemble in Bahrain this week for three days of testing after their teams displayed their livery designs at the F1 75 launch event in London.
Verstappen and Red Bull chief Christian Horner were subjected to boos at the London event, with the FIA even issuing a statement to condemn the crowd’s reaction.
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