It's all to drive for
Rivalries, drama, spectacle, and speed – get ready, this show is only just beginning! F1 is back… and the ACTION reignites in Zandvoort.
29 – 31 August, 2025
THE 2025 SEASON SO FAR…
THE RIVALS
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri: McLaren teammates pushing each other to the edge of greatness. Either could be the first new Formula 1 World Champion since Max Verstappen in 2021, and McLaren’s first since 2008.
Right now, Oscar edges the race with six wins to Lando’s five and an 8–6 qualifying lead, but only nine points separate the pair. With McLaren choosing a “let them race” policy, we’ve already seen fireworks in Austria and a shunt in Canada.
Can the 2024 Constructors’ Champions produce a Drivers’ Champion? It will be competitive. It will be (mostly) friendly.
THE HUNTERS
The new faces of F1: Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar. Armed with raw pace and restless ambition, Kimi stunned with a podium in Canada and became the youngest polesitter in F1 history with his Sprint Qualifying P1 in Miami. Since then, one points finish in seven races and mounting DNFs have tested his mettle.
Hadjar has made an impactful yet understated arrival in F1 with Racing Bulls, impressing in both Qualifying and the races despite an emotionally tough opener in Melbourne. He's delivered a breakout season hardly anyone saw round the corner.
For Hadjar, momentum? For Kimi, redemption? The second half is their proving ground.
THE FIGHTERS
It’s the F1 icons: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Their pursuit of perfection has set the standard for a whole generation, but times have toughened…
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari began with a Sprint win, but he’s yet to spray the champagne as part of the Scuderia team.
Meanwhile, Max sits in third place in the fight for the World Championship with two victories but a Red Bull in flux. Four races without a podium marks the four-time World Champion’s toughest run since 2020.
Both legends know how to fight their way back. The question is how soon their next triumph will come.
THE GREATEST SPECTACLE
Ready for the showstoppers? From Austin’s all-American flare and exciting racing action to the roar of the Foro Sol stadium and the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, endless excitement awaits fans in the second half of the season.
Whether you want to witness the iconic crowds of São Paulo, or experience the pinnacle of night time racing in Singapore, surrounded by bustling city life, get ready for the ultimate show!
Then comes Las Vegas. The Strip, the Sphere. A Saturday night charge through the desert, followed by the party and fireworks at the highly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi. The stakes will be high. The crowds will be on edge. The World Championship title is all to drive for.
SUMMER BREAK HIGHLIGHTS
From Grill The Grid to the official half term reports - stay in the loop with the latest F1 stories before lights out for the second half of the season.
GRILL THE GRID IS BACK FOR 2025!
Catch up on the latest episodes of Grill The Grid on YouTube. Cue laughter, confusion, and some truly wild guesses...
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After a captivating first portion of the 2025 Formula 1 season, who can hold their head up high during the August summer break?
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