JUST IN: F1 2025 predictions: Title winners, Hamilton vs Leclerc, driver moves and more
The 2025 Formula One season is just around the corner, and the (link unavailable) team has made their predictions for the upcoming year. From the drivers’ championship to the constructors’ standings, the team shares their expert opinions on what promises to be an exciting and closely contested season.
First up, the drivers’ championship. Michelle Foster, Mark Scott, and Sam Cooper all back Charles Leclerc to take the title, while Elizabeth Blackstock and Jamie Woodhouse predict a resurgence from Lewis Hamilton, who will win his eighth world championship. Henry Valantine and Thomas Maher believe Max Verstappen will retain his crown, while Oliver Harden thinks Hamilton will come out on top.
In the constructors’ championship, the team is split between Ferrari and McLaren. Michelle, Elizabeth, and Jamie predict a Ferrari title win, while Mark, Henry, and Thomas think McLaren will retain their constructors’ crown. Sam and Oliver believe Red Bull will come out on top.
The team also shares their predictions for the driver battles within each team. The majority believe Lando Norris will outscore Oscar Piastri at McLaren, while George Russell is predicted to come out on top against Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes.
In the “big, bold prediction” category, the team shares some exciting and unexpected predictions. Michelle thinks Jack Doohan will rise to the occasion and retain his seat at Alpine, while Mark predicts at least eight different race winners this season. Henry believes Haas will score their first-ever podium, and Elizabeth thinks Max Verstappen will only win two races this season.
Sam predicts Lewis Hamilton won’t win a race before the summer break, while Thomas thinks a world champion will leave F1 at the end of 2025. Oliver believes Enrico Cardile’s stay at Aston Martin will be brief, and Jamie predicts Lewis Hamilton will win his eighth world championship and announce his retirement, paving the way for Oliver Bearman to join Ferrari.
Finally, the team shares their predictions for Lewis Hamilton’s points tally with Ferrari in F1 2025. The predictions range from 247 (Thomas) to 390 (Jamie), with the majority predicting a tally in the mid-to-high 200s.
With the 2025 Formula One season just around the corner, one thing is certain – it promises to be an exciting and unpredictable year. Will the (link unavailable) team’s predictions come true, or will the season throw up some surprises? Only time will tell.
