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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been tipped by F1 fans to resume their rivalry when the 2025 season gets underway in Melbourne this weekend.
The 2025 F1 season is expected to be highly competitive with four teams closely contending for the championship. There is a strong belief that the title could be won by Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, or even a dark horse like George Russell leading Mercedes. The outcome of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December remains uncertain. Last year’s battle was between Verstappen and Norris, with McLaren dethroning Red Bull in the constructors’ standings. Verstappen and Norris are the top favorites according to a recent RacingNews365 poll, with Hamilton also in the mix. It will be intriguing to see if any surprises unfold in the upcoming season.
