F1 2025 Driver Lineup: Big names on the move as full grid complete

Despite the Formula 1 grid being completed for the 2025 season ahead of the first round in Australia, it has changed after just two race weekends thanks to a shake-up from Red Bull and Racing Bulls.

Isack Hadjar will now be joined at the junior team by Liam Lawson after the Kiwi racer was demoted back to Racing Bulls ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, with Yuki Tsunoda promoted to Red Bull to race alongside Max Verstappen for his home grand prix and beyond.

Lawson was originally moved up to Red Bull to replace Sergio Perez following a dismal 2024 for the Mexican star, but the 23-year-old failed to grasp the infamously difficult RB21 with Red Bull stating an early switch would be 'beneficial' for both the struggling team and driver.

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Elsewhere, Mercedes put an end to the speculation surrounding their driver lineup for next season, confirming Kimi Antonelli as a new addition to the team. He will join forces with George Russell, while Hamilton is set to make the move to Ferrari.

Ousted by Hamilton at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz has recently decided to join Williams Racing for the upcoming season, replacing Franco Colapinto and forming a new partnership with Alex Albon.

Jack Doohan will step up from reserve to a full-time seat at Alpine, replacing the departing Esteban Ocon and partnering with Pierre Gasly.

Oliver Bearman has also landed a multi-year deal with Haas, securing his full-time F1 debut next season.

However, the Brit will not debut as a rookie in 2025 as F1 defines a rookie as a driver who has started two or fewer grands prix.

Now, let's dive into each team's driver pairings and contract situations.

F1 2025 Driver Lineup

Here's a rundown of who will be racing where in 2025:

Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda 

Max Verstappen's contract extends until 2028, making him the immovable rock at Red Bull. His team-mate will now be Tsunoda who replaced Lawson ahead of the Japanese GP.

Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

Of course, losing Hamilton is a huge blow for the Silver Arrows, but Antonelli's arrival offers exciting possibilities. The young talent could seamlessly transition into the Brackley-based squad alongside Russell, whose contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.

Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

Signing Hamilton shows the Scuderia are going all-in on fighting for the championship. Leclerc's recent contract extension brings stability to the team, while Hamilton's skills and experience could be the key ingredients for victory.

McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are locked in for 2025 after signing multi-year extensions through until at least the end of the 2026 season.

Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll

Lance Stroll's position in the team is secure after the announcement of a new deal that will see him remain until 2025 and beyond, while Alonso has also signed a contract extension with the team until the end of 2026.

Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan

Esteban Ocon left the team after the Qatar Grand Prix to join Haas in 2025, with Jack Doohan filling his seat. The French team also secured Pierre Gasly's services with a fresh multi-year deal that will see him stay with the team until 2025 and beyond.

Haas: Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman

The American team confirmed some movement in their driver lineup, with Nico Hulkenberg departing at the end of this season to join Sauber in 2025.

Kevin Magnussen will also leave the team, with Ocon taking his place next year.

The Frenchman will be joined by F2 driver Oliver Bearman, who is set to graduate to a full-time race seat with Haas in 2025 on a multi-year deal.

Sauber F1 Team: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto

With Hulkenberg confirmed for the current Sauber-owned team for 2025 quite early on in the season, speculation swirled around who might join him.

In November, however, the team announced that they would be axing both Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, and replacing them with Hulkenberg and 20-year-old Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto.

Visa Cash App RB: Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar

Lawson has returned to Red Bull's sister team after failing to prove himself alongside Verstappen, meaning he will partner former F2 star Isack Hadjar for the remainder of 2025.

Williams: Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon

The Grove-based squad have secured Sainz's services next season, replacing Sergeant and teaming up with Albon, who recently signed a long-term contract extension.

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