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Just one seat officially remains on the 2025 F1 grid, but who are the main contenders for the spot?
Currently, nine out of the 10 F1 teams have finalized driver pairings for the upcoming season, with Red Bull Racing being the exception in this regard. Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull is subject to speculation, despite having a contract in place for the following year. Yuki Tsunoda has been confirmed as one of the drivers for the next campaign, leaving the second seat alongside him at Red Bull Racing still open and a topic of discussion regarding potential candidates. Liam Lawson, currently racing alongside Tsunoda, is a top contender for the Red Bull seat and will aim to showcase his capabilities in the remaining races to secure the spot. Another strong candidate for the position is Red Bull junior driver Isack Hadjar, highly praised by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko and excelling in the F2 championship. Franco Colapinto and Ayumu Iwasa are also in consideration for seats, either at Red Bull or alongside Max Verstappen, bringing diverse skills and backgrounds to the mix. As for Arvid Lindblad, although confirmed as a F2 driver for next season, there is speculation about a potential promotion to Red Bull Racing, but it is likely that Red Bull will prioritize his further development in a junior category for the time being.
