This weekend marks the beginning of a new Formula 1 season with the Australian Grand Prix. The Dutch Max Verstappen from Red Bull has been the champion in the last four seasons, but this year he faces a challenge as he probably won't have the best car. Drivers like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from McLaren, along with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, are serious threats. George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes cannot be discounted either.
**Driver Data:**
**Max Verstappen** *Team:* Red Bull *Titles:* 4 (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024) *Wins:* 63 *Poles:* 40 *Podiums:* 112 *Age and nationality:* 27 years, Dutch
**Lewis Hamilton** *Team:* Ferrari *Titles:* 7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020) *Wins:* 105 *Poles:* 104 *Podiums:* 202 *Age and nationality:* 40 years, British
**Charles Leclerc** *Team:* Ferrari *Titles:* - *Wins:* 8 *Poles:* 26 *Podiums:* 43 *Age and nationality:* 27 years, Monegasque
Other drivers to watch this season include Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll from Aston Martin, Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan from Alpine, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Alexander Albon from Williams, Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman from Haas, as well as Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar from Racing Bulls, in addition to Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto from Sauber.
