Formula 1 Predictions: Mid-Season Analysis
As in most sports, Formula 1 is a spectacle of analysis and bold predictions. At the beginning of the 2025 season, the excitement was palpable given the unpredictable nature of the championship. Now, after the August break, it’s a good time to evaluate these predictions and see how they have materialized.Verstappen and his Future at Red Bull
Original prediction: “If Red Bull’s problems in 2024 extend to 2025, or if doubts grow about the partnership with Ford, other teams will smell blood… Max Verstappen could see the perfect moment for a change of scenery, even if he has to make a move similar to Lewis Hamilton’s and sign for a season or two further on. Stay tuned.” Analysis: Although the prediction was incorrect, the central idea was accurate. Verstappen’s future dominated much of the period before the summer break due to the reasons stated: Toto Wolff, head of Mercedes, saw the opportunity to attract the Dutch driver, but the possibilities for 2026 were never so high. In addition, a clause in his contract allowed him to leave if he was fourth, not third, in the drivers’ championship. This prediction can be considered closed. The idea of Verstappen’s exit will quickly resurface if Red Bull shows itself significantly off the pace at the beginning of the new cycle of regulations.Leclerc vs. Hamilton: Who Will Win More Races?
Analysis: It depends on how sprint races are classified. Hamilton won one at the beginning of the season, but neither he nor Leclerc have achieved victories in a Grand Prix this year. Ferrari, with a dream team of drivers, has not met expectations. Leclerc has been superior, while Hamilton has shown frustration. It seems difficult for Ferrari to win multiple races before the end of the year. If they did, the prediction would still be valid; Leclerc seems more prepared to capitalize if Ferrari competes with McLaren after the break.Original prediction: “The notion that Hamilton has lost his level in recent years is unfounded. He should win many races for Ferrari, but a slow start compared to Charles Leclerc seems a fair prediction, given the situation of both drivers in their first year as teammates”.
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