P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A remarkable 17 in-season Formula 1 driver changes have already taken place in the 2020s – we rank their success from worst to best
A total of 17 in-season Formula 1 driver changes have occurred in the 2020s, with varying levels of success.
The changes range from sudden replacements due to Covid-19 to strategic decisions within teams like Red Bull and Alpine.
The ranking of these changes is based on the quality of the stand-in driver compared to the replaced driver and their performance against their new teammate.
Beginning with Pietro Fittipaldi for Romain Grosjean at Haas in 2020, the list also includes Jack Aitken filling in for George Russell at Williams.
Robert Kubica’s two races for Alfa Romeo in 2021, although showing a large qualifying gap to his teammate, also made the list.
