Formula 1 2025 Unfolds with 24-Race Calendar, McLaren Leads Championship

The 2025 Formula 1 season resumed after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort marking the start of the final 10 races in a 24-race calendar. McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris remain the central figures in the drivers' championship battle, with Piastri leading by nine points and having scored in every race, while Norris has gained momentum by winning three of the last four races. Ferrari recently completed an investigation into issues faced by Charles Leclerc at the Hungarian Grand Prix, revealing that the performance problems stemmed from unsuccessful car adjustments during the final pit stop, rather than structural damage. Despite McLaren's dominance, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull remain competitive, each capable of winning races, adding complexity to the championship fight. The 2025 calendar features no new races and notable schedule changes, including Australia hosting the opening race and a triple-header in April, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi in December. The intense intra-team rivalry at McLaren and the multi-team competition promise an exciting conclusion to the season.