The 2024 season has been bustling with excitement as the F1 teams lock in their driver line-ups for 2025. Here’s a detailed look at each team’s current roster and their plans for the upcoming season.
Red Bull: Max Verstappen, who clinched his first title with Red Bull, is under a six-year contract extending through 2028. The second seat remains open as Sergio Perez’s contract concludes at the end of 2024, putting pressure on him to secure his spot.
Mercedes: George Russell continues with Mercedes until the end of 2025. A surprising move sees Lewis Hamilton transferring to Ferrari for 2025, a shift few anticipated.
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc is tied with Ferrari for several more seasons beyond 2025. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton joins the team on a multi-year deal starting in 2025, effectively replacing Carlos Sainz.
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso has committed to Aston Martin until at least the end of 2026, ensuring a reunion with Honda. Lance Stroll, benefiting from the team ownership by his father Lawrence, holds a rolling contract.
McLaren: Lando Norris recently signed a multi-year extension which keeps him with McLaren beyond 2025. Oscar Piastri also secured his seat until the end of 2026 after an impressive rookie season.
Alpine: Both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly’s contracts run out at the end of 2024. However, Gasly’s contract includes an option for a one-year extension.
Williams: Alex Albon has signed a new multi-year contract that lasts until at least the end of 2026.
Haas: Haas extended contracts with both Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen for 2024. With Hulkenberg’s departure, the team will need to make driver decisions as the 2024 season progresses.
Stake F1 Team: Nico Hulkenberg is secured with a multi-year contract extending through 2026. This leads to a decision between Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu on who will remain.
Red Bull’s Second Team: Their lineup is still undecided and will follow the trend of serving as a development team for Red Bull’s main roster.
While some big seats remain up for grabs, many teams are starting to cement their line-ups for the 2025 season. The developments promise an exciting season ahead as teams finalize their strategies and driver rosters.
Source: Planetf1
