To make this series come to an end racers made their start on the Abu Dhabi track. With a win from Lando Norris to end this 2024 Formula 1, watchers are getting excited already for next season. But for you non-F1-obsessed people out there you might be wondering what exactly to expect for next year. Big changes are coming next season such as new racers, switching teams, and possible retirement. Read more below to learn what to expect for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Let’s start with who’s moving around as far as teams next season. Carlos Sainz, a beloved racer from team Ferrari, is moving to Williams next year. He’s not ready to give up his winning days yet and is hungry for more podiums next season. Lewis Hamilton is taking his spot on team Ferrari from team Mercedes and fans are not so excited for Sainz’s leave. Below is an official list of the revised teams and racers for next season:
Red Bull: Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez
Mercedes: George Russell &Kimi Antonelli (replaces Lewis Hamilton)
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton (replaces Carlos Sainz)
McLaren Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll
Alpine: Pierre Gasly & Jack Doohan (replaces Esteban Ocon)
Williams: Alex Albon & Carlos Sainz (replaces Logan Sargeant/Franco Colapinto)
RB: Yuki Tsunoda & TBA
Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg (replaces Zhou Guanyu) & Gabriel Bortoleto (replaces Valtteri Bottas)
Haas: Esteban Ocon (replaces Nico Hulkenberg) & Ollie Bearman (replaces Kevin Magnussen)
Cadillac: TBA & TBA
In addition to racers moving teams, a new team will be added. Cadillac has signed a deal with Formula 1 to have a team in the mix. The racers are still to be announced and they are still being determined. Many have strong opinions of one racer who seems to be slowing down in wins as his age increases. Sergio Perez is well-known in the F1 community but has a bad start for next season. Many say he should retire since his record is getting worse and worse every season. Others agree that he should stay for another season or two. Perez believes that after his extended contract is up he’ll see what the team wants to do. Perez who’s on team Red Bull with Max Verstappen has been letting his partner take the lead on the last few races this past season. Perez has had many crashes and spin-outs this season and it’s not looking great for his place next season.
The race schedule is similar to the 2024 season but a few are switched. The schedule and important dates are on the official Formula 1 website. Now back to the important stuff.
This next season there will be a total of 5 new racers in the starting grid. To start, Oliver Bearman is guaranteed a spot on the starting grid after he stepped in Sainz in Saudi Arabia. The 19-year-old will be the 4th British driver on the grid. Another new driver is 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Anotnalli has been promoted after just one year of being an F2 driver. Also joining F1 is Australian driver Jack Doohan. If the last name sounded familiar it’s because he is the son of 5-time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan. Finally, Gabriel Bortoleto, Brazilian F2 champion, has been signed by Sauber; who in 2026 will be becoming team Audi.
That just about sums up what to expect for next season. Maybe you’ve been convinced to turn into a Formula 1 fan or maybe you need more information before you get invested. All the information about the racers and teams can be found on the official Formula 1 website. Also, all races, practices, and qualifying races can be watched on F1TV, ABC, and ESPN. Unfortunately, this article concludes the 2024 Formula 1 article series. Don’t worry, you can become a Formula 1 investigator for next season. So hit your positions, and start your F1 fan engines as we wait to drive into next season.
