Formula 1 2025: everything that happened since July 7
The season has seen several developments since 7 July 2025. That date follows Silverstone but is not the start of the summer break: Spa and Budapest still take place before the August pause.
The battle for the title: McLaren leading, Verstappen lurking
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on July 27 marked McLaren’s strong comeback. Oscar Piastri triumphed ahead of Lando Norris, giving the British team a historic one-two finish. This success confirms McLaren’s potential, but the season is far from decided.
Max Verstappen, despite a challenging summer, returned more determined than ever. At the United States Grand Prix, he secured pole position and won the sprint race, putting maximum pressure on McLaren. The internal rivalry at McLaren, highlighted by the clash between Piastri and Norris in Austin, shows that managing promising young talents can be as strategic a challenge as the race itself.
Paddock surprises: Red Bull and the outsiders
On 9 July 2025, Red Bull releases Christian Horner from his operational duties after twenty years in charge. Laurent Mekies succeeds him as team leader.
Ferrari and Mercedes have mixed results as Leclerc and Russell target podiums. In 2025, Ocon drives for Haas. At Alpine, Gasly partners Colapinto from Imola, after Doohan contests the opening six rounds.
Season revelations: young talents and strategy
Oscar Piastri confirms he is a future champion, able to combine precision, calmness, and strategic intelligence. Lando Norris, his teammate, remains a strong rival and brings spectacular dynamics to the team. This generation of drivers, less impulsive and more tech-savvy, perfectly illustrates the transition to a modern F1 where data analysis and strategy are as important as pure speed.
Behind the scenes: economics and technological innovations
F1 2025 is not just about sport. Economically, the announcement of a historic deal with Apple TV+ for US broadcast starting in 2026 marks a major milestone. The contract, estimated at $700 million over five years, will allow fans access to interactive content, onboard cameras, and live statistics.
Technology also plays a central role: artificial intelligence is now used to optimize real-time strategy, predict tire degradation, and calculate the best pit-stop windows. These innovations turn the race into a true laboratory of data and performance.
Finally, preparation for the 2026 regulations occupies all teams. Hybrid engines will evolve toward greater durability and efficiency, with a higher share of electric energy. Teams must already balance 2025 performance with next season’s preparation, a strategic equilibrium that could change the face of F1 for years to come.
What the end of the season holds
After Austin, the calendar continues in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Suzuka already took place in April. McLaren and Red Bull continue their battle while Ferrari and Mercedes look for opportunities.
F1 2025 showcases a season full of emotions, where youth challenges the norms, strategy reigns supreme, and technological innovation transforms every race. For fans and enthusiasts, the season finale promises to be an epic battle.
