P1racenews AI automatic summary:
We ended the 2023 Formula 1 season with 20 drivers who will also be on the grid at the first Grand Prix in Bahrain. In 2025, however, there are still quite a few question marks behind the contracts of some names. An ideal opportunity for the teams to make changes.
may see him promoted to the Mercedes team in 2026. Another option for Mercedes could be to bring in a more experienced driver like Sergio Perez or Daniel Ricciardo, who will both be available in 2026. However, it’s also possible that Mercedes will look to their junior driver program and promote someone like Nyck de Vries or Esteban Ocon to partner with George Russell. Overall, Mercedes has several options and will need to carefully consider the future of their driver lineup after 2025.
