Formula 1 drivers and teams for 2025: Confirmed lineups and rumours

  • Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari in one of the most shocking moves in the 2025 driver market.
  • Red Bull confirms Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's teammate, replacing Sergio Pérez.
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes his debut with Mercedes alongside George Russell, marking a renewal at the German brand.
  • Williams signs Carlos Sainz while McLaren and Aston Martin maintain their current line-ups.

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The 2025 Formula 1 season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with significant changes in the team line-ups and the addition of young talents that will refresh the grid. From the departure of legends in certain teams to the arrival of new faces, the top category of motorsport is entering a new era with great expectations.

One of the most surprising moves is that of Lewis Hamilton, who leaves Mercedes after 11 successful years to join Ferrari, fulfilling a long-held dream. The seven-time world champion will share a team with Charles Leclerc, creating a high-calibre duo for the historic Italian team. This decision leaves a void at Mercedes that will be filled by the promising Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who will debut as a regular driver alongside George Russell.

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Team Confirmed driver lineup
Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
Ferrari Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
McLaren Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Mercedes George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Aston Martin Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Alpine Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
Williams Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon
RB Yuki Tsunoda and Isaac Hadjar
Sauber Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
Haas Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon
The big absences will be Sergio Pérez, Valtteri Bottas, Franco Colapinto, and Guanyu Zhou with these latest signings. To them we must add those who have been leaving during the season, such as Daniel Ricciardo and Logan Sargeant…

Red Bull: Goodbye to Checo Pérez, welcome to Liam Lawson

Red Bull has made it official that Liam Lawson. will take the place of Sergio Pérez after the end of the 2024 season. The young New Zealander has impressed during his appearances in previous seasons and now he will have the opportunity to compete alongside Max Verstappen, the four-time world champion who remains the team's mainstay.

Meanwhile Yuki tsunoda He will continue with Red Bull's second team, and his future teammate for 2025 is Isack Hadjar, a 20-year-old

Ferrari: An explosive couple

Hamilton's arrival at Ferrari marks a turning point for both the team and Formula 1 in general. The Briton will seek to achieve an eighth championship while collaborating with Leclerc, who has renewed his contract until the end of 2026. This duo promises to be one of the strongest on the grid.

Mercedes: A new chapter

With Hamilton's departure, Mercedes is betting on the youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelliwho joins George Russell in a team that combines experience and youth. Toto wolffTeam boss , expressed confidence that this new line-up will put Mercedes back at the top of motorsport.

McLaren and Aston Martin maintain their commitment

McLaren has not made any changes to its line-up and will continue to rely on Lando Norris y Oscar piastri. Both drivers performed outstandingly in 2024, leading the Woking team to the Constructors' Championship for the first time in 26 years. As for Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso secures his seat with a renewal until 2026, while Lance stroll maintains his presence thanks to the support of his father, owner of the team.

Other notable changes

  • Williams: The British team signs Carlos Sainz, who leaves Ferrari, and keeps Alexander albon, seeking stability to improve their results.
  • Sauber/Audi: Nico Hulkenberg y Gabriel Bortoleto will be the team's regular drivers, in what will be a prelude to Audi's debut in 2026. Valtteri Bottas returns to Mercedes, but this time as a test driver.
  • Haas: Adopts a completely new lineup with Oliver Bearman y Esteban Ocon, in an attempt to revitalize his project.
  • Alpine: Pierre Gasly will continue in the team accompanied by jack doohan, a young promise who will debut in the category.

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