Drivers have already had their first impressions heading into the 2025 F1 season. Australia was a chaotic race where many results could be misleading for teams, drivers, and organizations. In this 2025 China GP Preview, we’ll analyze what to expect from the second race weekend and the first F1 Sprint of the year.
Red Bull and Lawson
After a disappointing race at the Australian GP, Liam Lawson is eager to prove why Red Bull considered him as their second driver option. According to Helmut Marko, real performance comparisons will only be possible after China, as it’s a track Lawson has raced on before.
Max Verstappen hopes to dominate once again in this Asian country, where last year, he secured victory with a massive margin.
Red Bull will need both of its drivers to secure crucial points in the Formula 1 standings.
Ferrari’s Strategies
Criticism toward Ferrari hasn’t slowed down. The team has two outstanding F1 drivers, both talented enough to fight for podiums. However, Ferrari’s strategies always seem to fall short.
This has led to situations where both drivers rebel against the team, engaging in heated radio discussions. This was evident during the Melbourne race, where both drivers asked their engineers to let them race freely.
Ralf Schumacher, brother of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, publicly stated that Ferrari should discipline its drivers.
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On paper, this second race will reveal the true performance level of each Formula 1 team.
McLaren aims to maintain the strong momentum it carried from the end of last season. Both drivers have a car capable of leading the Constructors’ Championship, with Norris as the clear priority—despite the team claiming otherwise.
Williams, after taking responsibility for Sainz’s incident, is looking to continue its streak of strong results, hoping both drivers finish in the points. The Williams team seems well-positioned to be the fifth-best team on the grid, battling Aston Martin, which is clearly undergoing a transitional season.
Ultimately, we hope for an exciting weekend. With an F1 Sprint, adrenaline is always guaranteed.
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