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In Part 1, RacingNews365 takes a look at how the five top teams are faring in the driver market for 2025 – with seats still up for grabs.
Lewis Hamilton’s surprise decision to join Ferrari for the 2025 season set off early speculation about driver movements. This move opened up a coveted seat at Mercedes and raised doubts about Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull. RacingNews365 is now analyzing the driver line-ups of all 10 teams for 2025. Verstappen seems likely to stay at Red Bull until at least 2028 and is expected to continue dominating the sport. Sergio Perez is performing well as Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull, but there are questions about who will fill the second seat in 2025. George Russell was always seen as the future leader at Mercedes, and now the team is likely to pair him with F2 talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli for the 2025 season. The upcoming season will be crucial for teams to prepare for the rule changes in 2026, making Antonelli a strategic choice for Mercedes.
