✨ Formula 1 is set to undergo a transformation in the 2025 season, with the arrival of six new drivers on the grid. This change not only refreshes the competition but also reflects a bold commitment to the future stars of motorsport. ⚡✨
A PROMISING GENERATION
With three absolute rookies and three other talents who have already had a taste of the top tier, 2025 promises to be a season full of excitement. The decision to bring in young drivers also represents a calculated risk: handling a V6 turbo-hybrid car capable of reaching 355 km/h is no easy task.
Among the most striking changes is the arrival of Liam Lawson, who will take over Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez’s seat at Red Bull. At just 22 years old, the New Zealander becomes a key piece for the Austrian team after proving his worth as a reserve driver. 🏎✨
Meanwhile, 18-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli will succeed Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. This choice reflects Toto Wolff’s confidence in the young driver, who has made a mark in Formula Regional and F2. 🇮🇹✨
THE ABSOLUTE ROOKIES 🏁
Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto, after conquering F3 in 2023 and F2 in 2024, joins Sauber to partner with Nico Hülkenberg. 🇧🇷 His presence brings Brazil back to the ‘Big Circus’ following Felipe Massa’s retirement. Another name to watch is Frenchman Isack Hadjar, debuting with Racing Bulls and aiming to establish himself alongside Yuki Tsunoda.
Australian Jack Doohan, son of legendary Mick Doohan, will also have his first full season with Alpine. Lastly, 19-year-old Brit Oliver Bearman will be Haas’s bold bet after a meteoric rise from F4 and F2. 🇬🇧✨
CHALLENGES AND EXPECTATIONS ⚡
The road to Formula 1 is extremely demanding. Not only does it require talent, but also millions in resources to climb from the lower categories. “The filters are very rigorous,” explains José Clopatofsky, director of Revista Motor.
Moreover, teams analyze every detail, from braking consistency to the ability to develop a competitive car. That’s why not everyone makes it, as in the case of Argentine Franco Colapinto, who will serve as Williams’ reserve driver after missing out on a main grid seat. 🇦🇷
A PROMISING SEASON
With 24 races scheduled, the 2025 season promises to be a challenge for these young drivers, who will have to prove their worth against veterans like Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
“There are only 20 seats in F1, so every opportunity must be seized to the fullest,” says Juan Pablo Montoya, who also has high hopes for his son Sebastián’s future in the category.
The blend of youth and experience will make 2025 an unforgettable season for motorsport fans. 🌟⚡
