F1 Grid Set for Rookie Influx in 2025: Ricciardo’s Future in Doubt
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In a year that saw no rookies join the Formula 1 grid, change is almost certainly on the horizon for 2025. According to journalist Ben Hunt on the Inside The Piranha Club Podcast, the upcoming season could see several experienced drivers sidelined in favor of fresh talent, with multiple rookies poised to make their debut.
Among the most anticipated promotions is Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is set to join Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton's high-profile move to Ferrari. Another potential new face is Oliver Bearman, who is likely to replace Nico Hulkenberg at Haas, with Hulkenberg heading to Sauber. These shifts mean that two established drivers are likely to lose their spots in the paddock.
Jack Doohan is another rookie linked with a move, with rumors suggesting he could joi...