The real winners and losers of 2025

The real winners and losers of 2025 

The 2025 Formula 1 season looks very different from last year. McLaren is the clear leader, while Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari have all struggled. Red Bull has faced chaos with team changes and poor results, Mercedes keeps failing with upgrades, and Ferrari has fallen far behind after high hopes in 2024. On the positive side, Oscar Piastri leads the title fight, Sauber and Williams have made big progress, Pierre Gasly has carried Alpine, and rookie Isack Hadjar has impressed, but Kimi Antonelli is still waiting for standout results. 

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How Elliott's Richmond crash ended his title hopes

Chase Elliott’s race at Richmond ended when Kyle Busch clipped his car and sent him into the wall on lap 199. The crash came after Elliott had already been penalized earlier, and it ruined his chances of catching teammate William Byron in the regular season standings. Byron avoided serious damage in the same wreck, finished 12th, and is now almost certain to win the regular season title. Elliott was unhurt but upset, saying the crash was unlucky and again sharing his view that the points standings should decide the champion instead of the playoff system.

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What it takes to get an F1 super license

To race in Formula 1, drivers need the FIA Super License, not just money or talent. They must be at least 18, race in lower series like F2 or IndyCar, and collect 40 points within three years, with bonus points for clean racing or F1 practice runs. Retired drivers who want to return must prove they still have speed by driving 300 kilometers in a current F1 car, while rare exceptions let very talented young drivers in early. The license also costs a lot, must be renewed every year, and comes with strict rules to make sure only skilled drivers race in F1.

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Where Hailie Deegan stands after NASCAR exit

Hailie Deegan switched from NASCAR’s Xfinity Series to IndyCar’s Indy NXT after a tough run in stock cars. In 2024, she had no top-10 finishes and only three top-20 results in 17 races before Joey Logano took her seat and quickly earned a top-10. She later joined HMD Motorsports to drive the No. 38 car in Indy NXT. After 10 races, she is 17th in the standings with 169 points, with her best finish being 11th at Laguna Seca.

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SailGP locks in three-year deal for Germany

SailGP will race in Germany for the next three seasons, starting with its first event in Sassnitz this weekend. The series will come back to Sassnitz on August 22-23, 2026, and another race in Germany is set for August 21-22, 2027. More than 13,000 fans watched the 2025 opener, where Deutsche Bank won the first race. With big crowds and a beautiful coastline, Sassnitz is now an important stop on the SailGP tour.

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