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There are six rookies on the 2025 F1 grid, including three who have already made their debut, so when did – or will – each current F1 driver make their debut?
In 2025, Formula 1 will welcome a youthful new era with six rookie drivers joining the grid, causing a significant change as 30% of the drivers are different from the previous year. The oldest driver on the list, Fernando Alonso, made his F1 debut 24 years ago to the day. Only three out of the 20 drivers made or will make their debuts outside Australia or the Middle East. Hamilton impressed with a brave overtake on his debut, ultimately finishing behind Raikkonen, who won the race. Max Verstappen’s debut was overshadowed by a power unit issue, despite later achieving great success in F1. Pierre Gasly also made his mid-season debut, taking over the Toro Rosso seat from Daniil Kvyat with a solid performance.
