Next week, the Formula One circus travels to Melbourne, where the 2025 season opener is scheduled. Before the corona pandemic, the Australian Grand Prix was traditionally the first race of the season, but since 2021 that duty had landed on the Bahrain Grand Prix. Now the race at the Albert Park Circuit is back to its familiar spot on the calendar. Max Verstappen is especially looking forward to one specific day – at least, if you see through his cynicism.