Andrea Kimi Antonelli
It’s not an easy task to follow-up the steps of the eight-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, but it seems to be Antonelli’s job at Mercedes at only 18 years old.
“We’ve known him since he was 11, and in that respect, he’s been prepared, he’s ready to go and he can’t wait”, Toto Wolff on Antonelli’s arrival to Mercedes.
Since 2019, he has been a Mercedes Junior Team driver, where he was champion of several lower Formula championships and jumped to Formula 2 last year coming out sixth.
Gabriel Bortoleto
Bortoleto comes into his first F1 season with an impressive background, being a back-to-back F2 and F3 champion. Definitely a talent that McLaren noticed when signing him to their Driver Development Programme in 2023.
The Brazilian driver will be making his Formula 1 debut with Sauber.
“Joining a team that combines the rich motorsport history of Sauber and Audi is a true honour. Beyond simply being a member, I aim to grow with this ambitious project and reach the pinnacle of motorsport”, Gabriel Bortoleto.
Oliver Bearman
Bearman charmed the public with his charisma and outstanding debut with Ferrari last year when he replaced Sainz at Saudi Arabia after his appendicitis surgery, finishing in 7th place.
He drove two more times later in the 2024 season, but this time for Haas.
The American team has signed him for 2025, coming from the Ferrari Driver Academy and two Formula 2 seasons completed.
“To be one of the very few people who get to do the thing what they dreamed of as a child is something truly incredible”, Oliver Bearman on his Formula 1 debut season.
Jack Doohan
Jack Doohan’s rise to Formula 1 always felt like a matter of when, not if.
Doohan is a product of the Red Bull Junior Team and Alpine Academy, and after two years as a reserve driver for the French team and some great seasons in F2 and F3, he finally joins Alpine as a Formula 1 driver for the 2025 season.
Though this isn’t an easy start, since Alpine seems to be signing one reserve driver after another, competing for Jack’s seat, especially Franco Colapinto, who already showed his potential last year in Williams.
“I think I have to perform each and every time I’m in the car, regardless of… I had one guy chasing my seat, we actually have four now… if you didn’t realise we have four reserve drivers. All four of them probably wants my seat”, Jack Doohan.
Isack Hadjar
Hadjar was the last driver to join the 2025 season grid after Lawson was promoted to Red Bull replacing Perez, leaving a free seat for Isack at RB for him to showcase his potential.
As a member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2022 and finishing runner-up to Bortoleto last year in Formula 2, the French driver is prepared for his debut Formula 1 season alongside Tsunoda.
“This is what I’ve always wanted – and now it’s happening. It’s a strange feeling, but once I’m in the car I completely forget about it. For me, it’s totally natural”, Isack Hadjar.
IM EXCITED FOR THIS SEASON!!!
Amazing!
Great article, love it!
Se ve interesante lo que viene para la F1 en 2025. Estos nuevos pilotos tienen buen historial y parece que pueden aportar cosas frescas a la parrilla. Va a ser interesante seguir su evolución y ver cómo se adaptan al nivel de competencia. Gran articulo Azul Trejo
looooove it
Lov ittt
I can’t wait anymore for the start of this season! I wonder who will end up becoming a veteran of the sport…
So excited to see what these rookies will be up to! Can’t wait!!!
Really interesting and great detailed article. Congratulations to the writer !
🤯 mind blowing
I’m excited to see the new drivers this season!