The 2025 Formula One season introduces several notable changes to the driver lineup, with six rookies joining the grid—the most since 2010.
Confirmed Driver Lineup for the 2025 Season:
- McLaren Formula 1 Team:
- Lando Norris (NOR)
- Oscar Piastri (PIA)
- Scuderia Ferrari HP:
- Charles Leclerc (LEC)
- Lewis Hamilton (HAM)
- Oracle Red Bull Racing:
- Max Verstappen (VER)
- Liam Lawson (LAW)
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team:
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ANT)
- George Russell (RUS)
- Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team:
- Fernando Alonso (ALO)
- Lance Stroll (STR)
- BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team:
- Jack Doohan (DOO)
- Pierre Gasly (GAS)
- MoneyGram Haas F1 Team:
- Esteban Ocon (OCO)
- Oliver Bearman (BEA)
- Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team:
- Isack Hadjar (HAD)
- Yuki Tsunoda (TSU)
- Atlassian Williams Racing:
- Alexander Albon (ALB)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (SAI)
- Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber:
- Gabriel Bortoleto (BOR)
- Nico Hülkenberg (HUL)
Notable Rookies and Driver Changes:
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli joins Mercedes, stepping into the seat vacated by Lewis Hamilton.
- Oliver Bearman moves up to Haas, replacing Kevin Magnussen.
- Gabriel Bortoleto, coming off consecutive F3 and F2 championships, debuts with Sauber, backed by McLaren.
- Jack Doohan, son of MotoGP legend Mick Doohan, joins Alpine, filling the spot left by Esteban Ocon’s departure to Haas.
- Isack Hadjar, a standout in junior categories, takes the seat previously held by Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls.
- Liam Lawson ascends to a full-time role with Red Bull, having previously substituted for Sergio Pérez.
These changes reflect a strategic shift towards nurturing young talent, aiming to invigorate the competition and bring fresh dynamics to the championship.