Top 3 most thrilling Grands Prix of F1 2025

The 2025 Formula 1 season has already drummed up a campaign rich in unpredictable drama, edge-of-the-seat racing, and a championship battle that continues to tighten with every passing weekend.

While many races have offered high-octane action, a select few rose above the rest, etching themselves into F1 folklore. These were the weekends on which chaos reigned, decisive strategic calls played their hand, and the drivers pushed the very limits of their machinery.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the three most thrilling Grands Prix of the 2025 Formula One season.

#3 Singapore Grand Prix

The Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay is a notorious test of endurance, concentration, and brake management, and the 2025 edition delivered a midnight masterpiece of tactical intrigue. 

While George Russell ultimately dominated from pole position, the true theatre unfolded in his mirrors as Max Verstappen staged a defensive masterclass, battling his own tyre degradation and the McLaren duo.

The key controversy, however, and the source of the thrilling tension, was the escalating internal rivalry at McLaren. The battle between the two teammates and title contenders boiled over at the very start with a Turn 3 collision that left their machinery damaged but running. The team then injected further tension by telling Oscar Piastri that they would review the incident only after the race, while Lando Norris was also allowed to dictate the pit strategy for his title-rival teammate.

Following the initial drama, it was Verstappen against the McLaren duo until the end. Red Bull’s decision to start him on the softer compound backfired, however, as the medium-tyre runners quickly closed in. The relentless pressure from Norris and Piastri was immense, especially in the closing stages, but the four-time world champion held on to finish second behind Russell. 

#2 Belgian Grand Prix

Spa-Francorchamps, the majestic circuit weaving through the Ardennes, rarely disappoints, and the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix provided the quintessential wet-dry spectacle that only this legendary track can deliver. 

The race began with an extended delay due to heavy rain, but once the Safety Car peeled in, the drama was instantaneous. Norris, starting on pole, saw his lead instantly evaporate as teammate Piastri slingshotted past him on the main straight following the rolling start. The Australian, hungry to extend his championship lead, looked in complete control during the initial stages, masterfully handling the treacherous transition from intermediate to slick tyres.

However, the race was far from a runaway win. A slow pit stop for Norris, compounded by a couple of mid-race errors on the hard tyres, left him spending the final laps engaged in a desperate yet measured charge back toward his teammate. The gap oscillated wildly, but the title fight was laid bare for all to see: a relentless, wheel-to-wheel duel between the two McLaren drivers.

Piastri ultimately held on to claim a crucial victory and extend his lead over Norris, but the raw speed and championship intensity displayed by both drivers in the unpredictable Spa conditions made this a gripping, season-defining clash.

#1 British Grand Prix

The most thrilling race of this season was undoubtedly the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. In front of a record-breaking crowd, Norris delivered a career-defining performance, securing a dramatic home victory in a race that threw every possible challenge at the field.

The day was defined by mixed, constantly changing conditions. Starting on a wet track, the chaos began on the very first lap. However, the race truly came alive as the circuit began to dry. 

Piastri, after a brilliant opening phase, was penalised for a Safety Car infringement, which forced him to serve a ten-second time penalty during his pit stop. Norris, stopping a lap later and executing a flawless pit sequence, rejoined the track in the effective lead. From there, he navigated the treacherous, half-dry, half-damp surface with sublime control, pulling clear of his teammate.

The real heart-stopper, however, was the incredible fight for the final podium spot. In one of the most heartwarming moments of the year, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg, starting from P19, capitalised on the unpredictable conditions and, through strategic brilliance, found himself battling Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton for third place. The German veteran drove the race of his life, keeping the multi-time champion behind him to finally secure his maiden F1 podium after 239 Grand Prix starts.

The sheer unpredictability, the masterclass in tyre strategy, the palpable tension, the home hero win, and the fairytale podium finish for Hülkenberg made the 2025 British Grand Prix the undisputed highlight of the season, showcasing a perfect blend of driver skill, team strategy, and unadulterated racing drama.