P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The 2025 F1 grid will feature at least three rookie drivers as the next generation of talent looks to impress.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has cautioned F1 rookies about the “brutal” environment they will encounter upon entering the grid next year. Several rookies, including Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, and Jack Doohan, are set to join the F1 field, with Liam Lawson and Gabriel Bortoleto also potentially securing drives at Red Bull and Stake F1. Franco Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant at Williams for the remainder of the season. Despite limited testing opportunities, Stella believes the abundance of rookies on the grid indicates there are accessible paths to F1 for young talents who deserve the chance. Private tests using older F1 machinery are allowed, with Antonelli conducting extensive testing ahead of his full-time role at Mercedes next season. Stella commended the growing quality of recent young drivers, noting the competitiveness and selectivity of F1 as a challenging yet promising platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and contribute to the sport’s evolution.
