Antonelli, who’s George Russell’s new team-mate, is one in all six rookies on the grid this season. Three of them have already got F1 race expertise, however haven’t accomplished a full season.
Briton Oliver Bearman, 19, replaces Kevin Magnussen at Haas, having impressed throughout three race begins final yr, together with stepping in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari in Saudi Arabia.
New Zealand’s Liam Lawson is Verstappen’s new associate at Pink Bull, after competing in 11 races for his or her junior crew in 2023 and 2024.
Australian Jack Doohan, son of five-time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan, made his debut for Alpine in Abu Dhabi in December after being signed up for a full marketing campaign this yr.
Method 2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto, 20, joins Sauber whereas the person he beat to the title, Isack Hadjar, is with Racing Bulls, who had been generally known as RB final season.
After 206 grands prix and 4 wins he’s actually no rookie, however Spaniard Sainz is now at Williams after Hamilton took his seat at Ferrari.
