P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix much of the focus will be on the title battle between McLaren and Ferrari, but the significant driver turnover heading into next year will also play its part.
This year, the Formula 1 grid will see the departure of at least four drivers, with the potential for five changes. Various rookies are entering the scene, including Oliver Bearman at Haas and Jack Doohan at Alpine. Notably, F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto and Kimi Antonelli are making moves to Stake and Mercedes respectively. Liam Lawson is set for a full-time seat at Red Bull next season, with Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou making way for Nico Hulkenberg and Bortoleto. Additional shifts are expected, with drivers like Kevin Magnussen and Franco Colapinto seeing changes in their racing ventures. This dynamic driver market promises an exciting transformation for the upcoming F1 seasons.
