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In Part 2 of our look at the 2025 F1 driver market, RacingNews365 takes a look at how the bottom top teams are shaping up with plenty of vacancies going.
Part 2 of the RacingNews365 roundup focuses on the 2025 driver market for teams lower down the grid such as RB, Stake/Audi, Williams, Haas, and Alpine. At RB, Yuki Tsunoda is likely to retain his seat due to his strong performances, leaving Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson vying for the remaining spot. Ricciardo aims to return to Red Bull but faces competition from Lawson, who impressed as Ricciardo’s replacement in 2023. Stake/Audi, to be rebranded as Audi in 2026, considers Carlos Sainz as a potential driver alongside another candidate. Sainz’s connection to Audi through his father adds intrigue to his potential move, though there are uncertainties regarding the long-term commitment required. Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu may not continue as teammates at Stake/Audi, with Nico Hulkenberg considered a strong contender to join the team from Haas for the 2025 season.
