This is how it went down in the first six races of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton piloting their Ferrari SF-25 cars.
As of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc is fifth and Lewis Hamilton is seventh in the Driver's Championship. Scuderia Ferrari is fourth in the Constructor's Championship.
Race 1: 2025 Australian Grand Prix (14-16 March)
The Formula 1 season traditionally kicked off with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. This year marked Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix weekend with a new team since he joined Mercedes back in 2013. His strongest showing in practice came during FP2, where he set the fifth-fastest lap with a time of 1:16.859. Charles Leclerc also recorded his best practice time in FP2, topping the session with a 1:16.439.
Saturday’s qualifying sessions were held in dry conditions. Leclerc secured the seventh-fastest lap at 1:15.755, while Hamilton followed closely in eighth with a 1:15.973.
The race itself was anything but straightforward. It began on a damp track, dried out midway, and then was hit by rain again in the final stages, turning it into a strategic Grand Prix. Unfortunately, the key decisions made during the race didn’t yield the desired results.
The season opener ended on a disappointing note, with Scuderia Ferrari leaving Australia with just 5 points, well below expectations. Leclerc managed an eighth-place finish, while Hamilton crossed the line in tenth.
Race 2: 2025 Chinese Grand Prix (21-23 March)
A week later, Formula 1 arrived in Shanghai for the second round of the 2025 season, and the first sprint weekend of the year. With only one practice session before sprint qualifying, Lewis Hamilton clocked the fourth-fastest time (1:32.195) while Charles Leclerc went second fastest (1:31.958).
In sprint qualifying, Hamilton stunned the field with a pole-setting lap of 1:30.849. He converted that into a sprint race victory after fending off Max Verstappen at the start, marking a major milestone with his new team. Leclerc finished fifth, giving the team 12 points from the sprint.
However, fortunes shifted in Grand Prix qualifying. Leclerc secured fifth position with a 1:30.927 lap, and Hamilton lined up sixth just 0.380 seconds off pole, once more highlighting the tight competition this season.
In Sunday’s race, Leclerc finished fifth and Hamilton sixth. But post-race scrutineering led to both being disqualified: Leclerc’s car was underweight due to tyre wear from a one-stop strategy, and Hamilton’s skid block wear exceeded limits. Despite the Sprint win scoring 8 points, the team left China with no Grand Prix points, a frustrating end to a promising weekend.
Race 3: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix (4-6 April)
For the third round of the 2025 season, Formula 1 headed to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. In a dry and eventful practice, Charles Leclerc set his best lap in FP1 (1:28.965, third fastest), while Lewis Hamilton posted 1:28.544 for fourth in both FP1 and FP2. Grass fires and a major crash by Alpine’s Jack Doohan disrupted the sessions.
In qualifying, Leclerc secured fourth with a 1:27.299, while Hamilton qualified eight with a 1:27.610.
The race unfolded predictably, with the top six finishing as they started. Hamilton overtook Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar to finish seventh, while Ferrari ran split strategies in the fully dry race, Leclerc finished fourth. The team collected 18 points, its best result so far in a challenging start to the season.
Race 4: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix (11-13 April)
Round four of the 2025 season took place in Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Ferrari’s FP1 featured rookie Dino Beganovic in Leclerc’s car, where he placed 14th with a 1:35.055. Leclerc later set the fourth-fastest time in FP2 (1:31.045), while Hamilton went eighth quickest (1:31.576) in FP2, his best time of the three practice sessions.
Both drivers reached Q3 in qualifying. Leclerc secured third place on the grid with a 1:30.175 lap, and Hamilton qualified ninth with a 1:30.772.
The race turned out to be the most exciting of the season so far. Leclerc battled Lando Norris for a podium until the final laps, eventually finishing fourth. Hamilton delivered a strong comeback drive, pulling off several bold overtakes and finishing fifth. Ferrari left Bahrain with 22 points.
Race 5: 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (18-20 April)
Just a week after Bahrain, Formula 1 made its way to the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Since joining the calendar in 2021, the Jeddah track has become known for its thrilling layout, featuring rapid corners, long straights, and cleverly positioned DRS zones that consistently deliver exciting racing.
Charles Leclerc set his best practice time in FP3, clocking a 1:28.372 to finish fifth in that session. Lewis Hamilton also posted his quickest lap in FP3 with a 1:28.780, though it was only good enough for 12th, showing just how tightly matched the field is in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Saturday’s qualifying session brought plenty of drama. Both Ferrari drivers advanced to Q3, and with 8:30 minutes remaining, a crash by Lando Norris brought out a red flag, opening the door for others to capitalize. In the end, the margins were razor-thin: just 2.2 seconds separated the pole sitter from P20. Leclerc secured a strong fourth place with a 1:27.670 lap, while Hamilton slotted into seventh with a 1:28.201.
The race itself was eventful from the start. Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri nearly collided into Turn 1, with Verstappen later handed a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Leclerc delivered a determined and composed drive, claiming third place and his first podium of the season. Hamilton, despite some challenges, finished a solid seventh.
Scuderia Ferrari had a decent weekend, taking home 21 points. With sharp pit stops and a smartly executed strategy, the team demonstrated meaningful progress and cohesion on race day.
Race 6: 2025 Miami Grand Prix (2-4 May)
The sixth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season took place in Florida at the Miami Grand Prix, marking the second Sprint Weekend of the year. Scuderia Ferrari arrived with a striking special livery, incorporating more white and blue to highlight its partnership with main sponsor HP.
With only one practice session on offer, Charles Leclerc posted the second-fastest lap (1:27.484), while Lewis Hamilton ended the session 13th fastest with a time of 1:28.556. In Sprint Qualifying, both drivers landed in the top 10, Leclerc clocked a 1:26.808 to secure sixth on the grid, with Hamilton just behind in seventh (1:27.030). The session’s biggest surprise came from Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who stunned the paddock by claiming pole position.
The Sprint Race, set in wet conditions, was chaotic from the start. Leclerc’s hopes were dashed before the lights even went out, he crashed on the lap to the grid and was unable to take the start. After a 28-minute delay due to safety concerns, the race finally began behind the Safety Car and eventually a standing start. Antonelli, who had started on pole, locked up into Turn 1 and fell down the order. Hamilton made a bold strategy call, pitting on lap 12 for soft tyres. As others followed suit, he climbed to fourth behind Max Verstappen. In a brilliant move, Hamilton overtook Verstappen for third just before a crash from Fernando Alonso brought out the Safety Car again. The race finished under caution, securing Hamilton his second podium of the season.
Qualifying for the Grand Prix followed thereafter. Hamilton missed out on Q3 and had to settle for 12th on the grid, while Leclerc advanced and set an eighth-fastest time of 1:26.754.
Sunday’s race saw both Ferrari drivers fight hard through the field. Hamilton delivered another strong drive, overtaking several cars to finish eighth. Leclerc held firm to take seventh at the flag. Scuderia Ferrari left Miami with 16 points, another solid haul in what’s becoming an increasingly competitive season.
2025 Formula 1 Driver Standings
After the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, these are the Driver Standings.
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 131 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 115 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 99 |
| 4 | George Russel | Mercedes | 93 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari | 53 |
| 6 | Andrea Kimi Antonello | Mercedes | 48 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari | 41 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 30 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 14 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 14 |
| 11 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing | 9 |
| 12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 7 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | Williams | 7 |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 6 |
| 15 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 6 |
| 16 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 5 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 18 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 0 |
| 19 | Jack Doohan | Alpine | 0 |
| 20 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | 0 |
2025 Formula 1 Constructor Standings
After the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, these are the Constructor Standings.
| Pos. | Team | Points |
| 1 | McLaren | 246 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 141 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 105 |
| 4 | Scuderia Ferrari | 94 |
| 5 | Williams | 37 |
| 6 | Haas | 20 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 14 |
| 8 | Racing Bulls | 8 |
| 9 | Alpine | 7 |
| 10 | Sauber | 6 |
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