The Ragged Edge: Preseason Testing, Helmet Rankings & 2025’s Tight Grid

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Preseason testing is complete, and the 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be an absolute thriller! In this episode of The Critical Lap, we break down the biggest takeaways from testing, compare results to 2024, and analyze what the narrowing performance gap means for the grid this year. Plus, we dive into the most fire helmet designs—according to both the official F1 fan vote and our own Critical Lap Research Team. Which drivers impressed the most? Who’s bringing the best helmet game to the paddock? And is 2025 set to be the most competitive F1 season in years?

Topics Covered:
✔️ Biggest surprises from 2025 preseason testing
✔️ How this year’s results compare to 2024
✔️ The most competitive F1 grid in recent memory?
✔️ Best driver helmet designs: F1’s picks vs. ours

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