Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs
By
Kilty Cleary is a Los Angeles-based media and marketing pro with 18+ years of experience. He’s worked with top brands like Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, building key partnerships and creating engaging content. Follow him on X and IG @theonlykilty
Kilty Cleary
Contributing Sports Writer
news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Share✓ Link copied to clipboard!
The 2024 Formula 1 season looked largely like the 2023 one, but this upcoming season is set to be one of the wildest in years and it gets going this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix.Can Max Verstappen defend his title, or will the McLaren team of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri break through? And what about Ferrari, which added seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton this offseason?
Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025…
Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
More
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images
What will happen in this race? Tune in to ESPN on Saturday to find out.How to Watch the Australian Grand Prix:Date: Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025Time: 11:55 PM EDTChannel: ESPN / ESPN DeportesStream: Fubo (Try for free)It’s a year of change in F1, with almost every team making some kind of change. Drivers who start 2025 on new teams are Jack Doohan (Alpine), Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), Esteban Ocon (Haas), Oliver Bearman (Haas), Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber), Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber), Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls), Liam Lawson (Red Bull) and Carlos Sainz (Williams).Last year, this race was held as the third race of the year, with Sainz — then a Ferrari driver — winning by 2.366 seconds over Charles Leclerc. Will Ferrari have that same speed again this year, or will Lando Norris – third in this race last season – open the year strong?Stream the Australian Grand Prix on ESPN. Want to watch this event? Start your free trial of Fubo now to get started.Live stream the F1 Australian Grand Prix meet on Fubo: Start your free trial now!Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
