Formula 1 2025 Driver Lineups Following Sergio Perez’s Departure

Oliver Bearman

Young talent Oliver Bearman steps up to a full-time seat at Haas after serving as a reserve driver in 2024. The 2025 season will mark his first full year in Formula 1.

Red Bull Racing

Red Bull retains their star driver, Max Verstappen, but bids farewell to Sergio Perez, leading to a key change in their lineup.

Max Verstappen

Already a legend, Verstappen heads into another season as one of the top contenders for the championship. Could this be the year he clinches his fifth consecutive title?

Yuki Tsunoda / Liam Lawson

Perez’s departure leaves a vacancy. Christian Horner has mentioned Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson as contenders, but insiders suggest the young Lawson is the favourite to join Verstappen at Red Bull.

McLaren

McLaren sticks with their promising young duo, who have already delivered impressive results in recent seasons.

Lando Norris

Norris remains at McLaren, continuing to showcase his consistency and remarkable talent.

Oscar Piastri

Following an outstanding rookie season, Piastri stays at McLaren and looks poised for even greater success in 2025.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin remains unchanged, with their experienced drivers aiming to build on their recent strong performances.

Fernando Alonso

Alonso, the most seasoned driver on the grid, isn’t slowing down. He continues with Aston Martin, showing no signs of retiring just yet.

Lance Stroll

Stroll stays at Aston Martin, but with mounting pressure to deliver stronger performances. Many are questioning whether his father can continue justifying his spot on the team.

Alpine

Alpine shakes up their lineup by introducing a new talent to race alongside their experienced driver.

Pierre Gasly

Gasly continues at Alpine, now paired with a new teammate. This move marks the end of his sometimes-contentious partnership with Esteban Ocon.

Jack Doohan

Doohan takes over a seat at Alpine, embarking on his first full season in Formula 1.

Ferrari

Ferrari makes waves by signing Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes, while Charles Leclerc continues as the team’s star.

Charles Leclerc

Leclerc stays at Ferrari, ready to face the challenge posed by his new teammate.

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton swaps Mercedes for Ferrari, calling it “a new challenge” and a chance to chase his elusive 8th championship.

Mercedes

Mercedes embarks on a new era without Lewis Hamilton, banking on a youthful and dynamic lineup.

George Russell

Russell assumes the leadership role at Mercedes, tasked with steering the team forward in Hamilton’s absence.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli

Rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes his debut with Mercedes, with high expectations for his rookie season.

Williams

Williams welcomes Carlos Sainz Jr., who joins forces with Alex Albon to help elevate the team.

Alexander Albon

Albon remains a key player for Williams, providing stability and consistency.

Carlos Sainz Jr.

After leaving Ferrari, Sainz brings his experience to Williams, hoping to help the team climb the constructors’ standings.

Sauber

Sauber (Kick Sauber) introduces a completely revamped lineup, blending experience with youthful energy.

Nico Hülkenberg

Hülkenberg moves from Haas to Sauber, bringing his wealth of experience to the team.

Gabriel Bortoleto

Formula 2 runner-up Gabriel Bortoleto makes his Formula 1 debut as part of Sauber’s 2025 lineup.

Racing Bulls

The team formerly known as AlphaTauri is reshuffling its drivers, influenced by the changes at Red Bull Racing.

Yuki Tsunoda / Liam Lawson

The driver who doesn’t secure the Red Bull seat will remain with Racing Bulls, likely Tsunoda.

Isack Hadjar (Rumoured)

Formula 2 standout Isack Hadjar is rumoured to join Racing Bulls, adding another fresh face to the 2025 grid.

What do you think of the 2025 driver lineups? Are teams making mistakes by letting drivers like Kevin Magnussen, Daniel Ricciardo, and Zhou Guanyu go without a seat?