P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It is being to appear that Haas might opt for an all-new driver line-up in 2025, with a new name emerging as the favourite to partner Oliver Bearman at the American team.
In recent years, Haas has struggled in F1 with a series of driver changes that failed to bring results or points. After Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg took over, but faced challenges with a poor-performing car in 2023. Guenther Steiner was replaced as Team Principal for the 2024 season. Under Ayao Komatsu’s leadership in 2025, the team’s performance has significantly improved with the VF-24. Hulkenberg is leaving Haas, leaving four seats available at Haas and Alpine, but realistically only three are free with Oliver Bearman expected to secure a spot. Multiple drivers, including Zhou Guanyu, Esteban Ocon, and Valtteri Bottas, are eyeing the available seats at Haas. Zhou is currently the favorite, but the final decision has not yet been made. It seems likely that Magnussen will not retain his seat for the 2025 season at Haas.
