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With Lewis Hamilton’s extremely early switch to Ferrari, ‘silly season’ got underway very early this year. RacingNews365 takes a look at the driver market and who is in the running for which teams.
It is becoming increasingly probable that Sergio Perez will continue racing for Red Bull in 2025. Nonetheless, Carlos Sainz appears to be waiting for the Mexican’s decision before committing. Sainz’s chances of joining Red Bull in 2025 seem slim, leaving uncertainty about his future team choice. Other F1 drivers are on hold until Sainz’s next move is clear. Amid speculations, top teams like Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin have their lineups sorted, while Lance Stroll is expected to stay with Aston Martin. As Red Bull faces mounting competition, there is pressure on their driver duo, with Max Verstappen likely to stay for 2025. A final agreement between Red Bull and Perez is imminent, with a one-year contract the likely outcome. If this falls through, Sainz remains a possible alternative for Red Bull. George Russell is poised to lead at Mercedes in 2025, potentially alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli, pending official confirmation. The future of Verstappen at Mercedes is uncertain for 2026, with Russell’s contract ending then. Yuki Tsunoda is rumored to be linked to other teams, but his departure from his current team is not definitive, with no concrete offers on the table yet.
