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Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner believes Oscar Piastri’s stellar maiden season in Formula 1 has transformed the mindset towards fielding
Williams has confirmed that Logan Sargeant will continue racing for them next season, resulting in an unchanged F1 grid for the first time in the sport’s history. As a result, Theo Pourchaire, the Formula 2 champion, will remain in a reserve role with Sauber, continuing the trend of F2 champions being overlooked for promotions. However, with 12 drivers’ contracts ending in 2024, Haas team principal Guenther Steiner predicts significant changes in the driver market in the upcoming year. Steiner believes that this potential upheaval in 2025 could create more opportunities for young drivers in the series, as some current drivers may choose to retire or perform poorly, opening the door for new talents. Haas has shown that rookies can succeed in F1, as demonstrated by Oscar Piastri’s impressive debut season with McLaren. This success could lead to more teams considering young drivers for the 2025 season.
