What to Expect from Formula 1's Six Rookies in 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season introduces six rookies to the grid, each facing unique challenges and expectations. Here's what to expect from each newcomer:
Liam Lawson - Red Bull (11 F1 starts)
- Partners with Max Verstappen at Red Bull
- Expected to serve as number two driver
- Key goal: Maintain consistent points-scoring performance
- Challenge: Facing high pressure in a top team with limited experience
Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes (0 F1 starts)
- Joins George Russell at Mercedes
- Not directly replacing Hamilton despite timing
- Focus on learning and development
- Success metric: Occasional strong performances against Russell
Green Aston Martin F1 car
Jack Doohan - Alpine (1 F1 start)
- Pairs with Pierre Gasly
- Faces immediate pressure due to Franco Colapinto's reserve role
- Key objectives: Match Gasly's pace and maintain consistency
- Challenge: Limited time to prove himself
Oliver Bearman - Haas (3 F1 starts)
- Teams with Esteban Ocon
- Brings Ferrari backing and previous F1 experience
- Expectations heightened after strong 2024 performances
- Goal: Compete closely with Ocon and build team chemistry
Isack Hadjar - RB (0 F1 starts)
- Partners Yuki Tsunoda
- Strong F2 performance with four victories
- Benchmark: Compare favorably against experienced Tsunoda
- Focus on occasional strong results and consistency
Gabriel Bortoleto - Stake (0 F1 starts)
- Joins Nico Hulkenberg at Stake
- F2 champion with impressive consistency
- Lower pressure environment
- Primary goal: Progress throughout season relative to Hulkenberg
- Long-term prospect with Audi's future involvement
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