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Here are the reserve drivers for every 2025 Formula 1 team
Ollie Bearman’s successful cameo appearances for Ferrari and Haas highlighted the importance of having a skilled reserve driver in the Formula 1 teams. As we look ahead to 2025, McLaren will rely on IndyCar star Pato O’Ward as their F1 reserve driver, with the option to call upon Valtteri Bottas from the Mercedes reserve pool if needed. Ferrari has not announced their reserve driver lineup yet, but options include Antonio Giovinazzi and potentially Ollie Bearman. Red Bull has designated Yuki Tsunoda as their reserve driver for 2025, while Mercedes has Bottas and Frederik Vesti as options. Aston Martin has Felipe Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne as reserve drivers, and Alpine made a splash with the signing of Franco Colapinto. Williams has a strong lineup of reserve drivers, including Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa, and Haas could turn to drivers like Giovinazzi or Hirakawa in case of emergencies. Kevin Magnussen remains involved with Haas for testing but is not the official reserve driver. Red Bull’s Racing Bulls team is yet to confirm their reserve driver, but Ayumu Iwasa is reportedly in consideration.
