The 2025 Formula One season is now just days away and teams are putting together their final preparations ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Drivers head to Melbourne this week for what could be the most exciting campaign in several years.

can win a record fifth consecutive world title but the star will face stronger competition. McLaren's came close to properly challenging Verstappen last season, while has confessed to feeling rejuvenated following his switch from to . It remains to be seen whether the Briton can finally break the record that has eluded him for some time - an eighth world championship.

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