Oh my gosh, girl, like buckle up because the 2025 Formula 1 season is already giving so much drama and we are, like, only three races in? I can’t even. So let me, like, walk you through everything that’s gone down on the track so far, race by race, because things are getting spicy and the title fight is, like, sooo not chill.
Okay, so the season kicked off in Australia on March 16 and honey, it was all about Lando Norris. He was seriously on fire. Like, his McLaren was just zooming through that Melbourne track like it was no big deal. Everyone else was kinda just trying to keep up while Lando was vibing in first place. People were gagged. He looked confident, calm, and just, like, totally in control. The way he handled his tires? Flawless. His pit stops? Iconic. He made it clear from the start that he is, like, totally not playing around this season.
Then came the Chinese Grand Prix on March 30 and babe, the plot thickened. Oscar Piastri—yes, the other McLaren cutie—decided it was his turn to shine. And girl, he delivered. He got his first-ever F1 win and like, the crowd was living for it. He drove so smooth, so polished, like a seasoned pro. Everyone was like, “Wait, is this a new power duo era at McLaren?” Because, seriously, they’re dominating the grid right now. Also, can we talk about how that win made the McLaren garage, like, the happiest place on Earth for a minute? It was giving fairytale.
And then, omg, the Japanese Grand Prix happened on April 6 at Suzuka and honey, the tea was scalding. Max Verstappen from Red Bull was, like, “Not so fast babes!” and snatched his first win of the season. And let me tell you, it was intense. So he and Lando were basically throwing elbows (not literally, but you know what I mean) and the pit lane drama? Like, hold my matcha. They both came out of the pits at the same time and they were, like, neck and neck, and Lando had to go off into the grass. He was so mad and said Max forced him off, but the race officials were like, “It’s fine, no penalty,” and moved on. Lando was definitely not loving that call. And Max? He was just chilling after the race, like, “That’s racing, babe.”
Anyway, with those three races wrapped up, the standings are, like, sooo close it’s actually stressing me out. Lando Norris is at the top by just one single point, girl. He’s got 62 points, and Max is right behind him with 61. Like, that’s literally a blink. Oscar Piastri isn’t far behind either, sitting at 49 points, and if he keeps driving like he did in Shanghai, he could totally swoop in and make it a three-way title fight. Ugh, we love chaos.
So what’s the vibe from the experts? Honestly, everyone’s kind of torn. Some people are, like, fully onboard the Lando train and thinking this could finally be his year. He’s been in F1 for a while and this is the first time he’s leading the championship, so it’s a big moment. Others are saying Max is just warming up and will probably crush it in the next few races, like he always does. He’s got that three-time world champion energy and girl, that’s hard to beat. And then there are a few who are like, “Don’t sleep on Oscar,” because McLaren is clearly bringing the heat and he’s, like, lowkey killing it.
Oh, and there’s even some buzz that Lewis Hamilton might get a win with Ferrari this year, which would be major, but so far he hasn’t been up there with the front-runners. Still, people think he might pull something dramatic later in the season because, duh, he’s Lewis.
Anyway, with the next race happening in Bahrain on April 13, everyone is watching to see who’s gonna come out on top. Is Max gonna keep climbing? Is Lando gonna hold on? Is Oscar gonna sneak up and snatch another win? It’s giving suspense, it’s giving high-speed drama, and honestly, we are living for it.
XOXO,
Valley Girl News
