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A quarter of the 2025 Formula 1 grid is made up of drivers who have not held a full-time seat before, and they boast a combined four grand prix starts between them. Add Liam Lawson to that list as …
A significant portion of the 2025 Formula 1 grid consists of new drivers with limited prior experience in the series, with Liam Lawson joining the ranks for his first full season, bumping the total up to 30% of the grid. The spotlight will be on Lawson as he races for Red Bull, while Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes and other young talents like Ollie Bearman and Jack Doohan face high expectations and competition within their teams. Surprisingly, former Formula 2 rivals find themselves under less immediate pressure, with Gabriel Bortoleto eyeing a future at Audi and Isack Hadjar stepping up under Red Bull’s guidance. Despite his rapid ascension to F1, Hadjar faced uncertainties before securing his seat, and he reflects on the challenges and growth he experienced during his championship-contending F2 season, highlighting his progress and determination to succeed at the top level.
