Bortoleto and Doohan deliver again numbers of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen

All set, or nearly, for 2025
Whereas ready to see how the brand new potential line-ups of Pink Bull and Racing Bulls will unfold (each depending on Sergio Perez’s affirmation and with the Faenza group but to formally announce Yuki Tsunoda’s teammate), the 2025 championship will characteristic contemporary modifications on the grid, with the official debut of some drivers who had already participated in observe periods and races this yr.

The 4 new faces
Australian Jack Doohan will group up with Pierre Gasly after changing Esteban Ocon within the last Abu Dhabi GP. Ocon, in flip, is about to start out the following season with Haas, the place he’ll companion with rookie Oliver Bearman. The time period “rookie” is loosely utilized, as Bearman had already stepped in for Ferrari in the course of the Saudi Arabian GP to exchange the unavailable Carlos Sainz and later joined Haas in Baku and Interlagos, each instances substituting for Kevin Magnussen. Haas will subsequently characteristic a totally revamped line-up, very like Sauber. At Sauber, Nico Hülkenberg participated in post-season assessments in Abu Dhabi alongside the contemporary F2 champion and FIA Rookie of the Yr, Gabriel Bortoleto. Lastly, one other vital newcomer is Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Bologna, who joins Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s departure.

Quantity decisions and iconic returns
The 4 drivers have additionally chosen their everlasting racing numbers, which they may carry all through their Method 1 careers. It’s price noting that solely the world champion has the fitting to make use of #1, as is presently the case with Max Verstappen. However what numbers will the brand new entries use?

Bortoleto will deliver again the #5, beforehand related to world champion Sebastian Vettel. Equally, Doohan will undertake #7, famously utilized by one other champion, Kimi Raikkonen. The Australian initially aimed for #12 in honor of his idol Ayrton Senna, however that quantity had already been claimed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Oliver Bearman, in the meantime, takes the “document” for the very best quantity on the grid, #87.

If Liam Lawson is confirmed at Racing Bulls, the New Zealander will retain his #30. Nonetheless, if Isack Hadjar is promoted, there isn’t any affirmation but relating to the quantity the Frenchman will select.

Jan 1, 2025David Carter

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