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Only two of the 2025 F1 line-ups are unchanged from 2024. So how has our opinion of them changed year-on-year? Here’s worst-to-best ranking of this season’s team-mates pairings
Eight out of the 10 Formula 1 teams have a new driver line-up for the 2025 season. The Race’s F1 team evaluated the best driver pairing among them through a combined ranking exercise using the F1 points system. The evaluation was solely based on the quality of the line-up, regardless of machinery. Red Bull’s second team with drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar received 13 points, placing them at the bottom of the list with doubts about rookie Hadjar. Alpine’s drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan earned 27 points, with Gasly being praised while doubts lingered over Doohan. Alpine’s decision to promote Doohan last year has raised concerns among panellists about his longevity in the team. Flavio Briatore’s reputation for ruthless decisions adds to the uncertainty surrounding Doohan’s future in the team, despite some solid performances.
