F1 2025 Triple-Header Finale: Expert Predictions

With three rounds remaining in the 2025 Formula 1 world championship, starting with the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the drivers' world title and several key honors are still up for grabs. Following Vegas, the action moves to Qatar (including a sprint race) and concludes in Abu Dhabi. Motorsport.com writers share their predictions for this thrilling triple-header finale.

Why it matters:

The 2025 F1 season is reaching a dramatic climax, with the drivers' championship still undecided and crucial constructors' battles intensifying. The upcoming triple-header will test teams and drivers to their limits, potentially leading to unexpected outcomes that could redefine legacies and championship standings. Every point is critical, and the pressure is immense for those vying for top honors.

The details:

• Drivers' World Title: Most writers favor Lando Norris (McLaren) to secure the championship. Ed Hardy notes Norris's recent performance surge, while Ronald Vording highlights his improved mental strength and comfort with the car. Ben Vinel points to Norris's 24-point lead and strong momentum, having outscored Oscar Piastri by 58 points in the last six rounds. Owen Bellwood, however, offers a bold counter-prediction, suggesting Piastri could still overcome his 36-point deficit with a renewed mindset.
• Bold Predictions for the Triple-Header:
  • Yuki Tsunoda Podium: Ed Hardy hopes for a podium finish for Yuki Tsunoda, believing he's a better driver than his Red Bull tenure suggests.
  • Lewis Hamilton Podium for Ferrari: Owen Bellwood predicts Lewis Hamilton will secure a podium for Ferrari in one of the races, particularly eyeing Las Vegas, given Ferrari's strong performance there last year.
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Maiden F1 Win: Ronald Vording boldly predicts Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) will achieve his first F1 win, especially if Mercedes performs well in cool Las Vegas conditions. He cites Antonelli's immense talent and recent maturity.
  • Piastri Off the Podium: Ben Vinel predicts Oscar Piastri will fail to reach the podium in any of the three Sunday races, citing his less convincing recent form.
• Constructors' World Championship - Second Place:
  • The consensus favors Mercedes to secure second place. Ed Hardy and Owen Bellwood believe Mercedes' 32-point lead over Red Bull is too significant, especially with both Mercedes drivers consistently scoring. Ronald Vording also backs Mercedes, noting their strong performance potential in Las Vegas and the balanced scoring of Antonelli and George Russell, contrasting with Max Verstappen's single-handed effort for Red Bull. Ben Vinel echoes this, emphasizing Mercedes' comfortable buffer and Antonelli's improving form.
• Constructors' World Championship - Sixth Place:
  • This is deemed the trickiest battle. Ed Hardy, Owen Bellwood, and Ronald Vording lean towards Haas to overturn their 12-point deficit to Racing Bulls. They cite Haas's upward trajectory, recent points-scoring streak, and the significant step up from their Austin upgrade, particularly with Oliver Bearman's performance. Ben Vinel, however, diverges, predicting Racing Bulls will hold on due to their better overall form this year and Liam Lawson's resurgence, though he acknowledges Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso as dark horses.

What's next:

As the F1 circus heads to Las Vegas, all eyes will be on the championship contenders and the intense battles for constructors' positions. The unique challenges of each circuit in this triple-header, combined with the high stakes, promise a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 season. The performance of key drivers like Lando Norris and the strategic plays from teams such as Mercedes and Haas will ultimately determine who emerges victorious in these closely fought contests.