The 2025 Formula 1 season has started, and this battle of a total of 24 races is going to continue from March to December. Globally there is a lot of craze for F1 races because all the races in them are top-level. People who like speed undoubtedly like F1 races a lot. This time F1 2025 rookie drivers are being seen in more discussions. Let me tell you, rookie drivers of Formula 1 are those drivers who are participating in this race for the first time. Everyone knows the performances of veteran drivers, but it is more fun to watch the skills and strategies of new drivers.
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| Formula 1 2025 Rookie Drivers |
So in today's blog post, we are going to talk in detail about Formula 1 rookie drivers. This time a total of 6 rookie drivers have entered Formula 1, so the race is going to be amazing.
Who Are the F1 2025 Rookie Drivers?
This time, the Formula 1 grid welcomes six new rookie drivers. The F1 2025 rookie drivers are talented individuals who have transitioned from Formula 2 or similar racing series. And this year is their first appearance in Formula 1. Because Formula 1 is considered the biggest race.
This is the F1 2025 rookie driver list
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes): He is a great 18-year-old driver. He is Italian and is very much in the news. This year he will race with George Russell's team in the Formula 1 race. On the basis of his past performances, he is considered an upcoming F1 star.
- Oliver Bearman (Haas): He is also the youngest driver at 18 years old. He entered the race as a substitute and gave such a great race that he was made a full-time driver of the Haas team.
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber): He is a champion driver who has won Formula 2 2024. He is a Brazilian driver, and this year he is going to make his F1 debut. His consistent performance has always kept him on the top rookie list. Isaac Hadjar (Racing Bulls): He is known for his aggressive driving style. This year he will race for the Racing Bulls team. He is one of the fastest French drivers.
- Zane Magnussen (Racing Bulls): He is the son of legendary driver Kevin Magnussen. And his performance is a little more important for people as fans see his father's image in him.
- Jack Doohan (Alpine): He is an Australian driver who will make his F1 debut racing for the Alpine team. This is a proud moment for Aussie fans.
Here is the list of Formula 1 rookie drivers. Some of them are experienced, and some are very new. But everyone will understand the real game only when they race on the Formula 1 track.
Standout Rookies: Antonelli and Bearman
All these 6 F1 2025 rookie drivers are the best drivers who have been given entry into Formula 1 on the basis of their excellent performances. But among these, there are some rookie drivers who are considered more promising by fans and experts. The first name in this is Kimi Antonelli, and the second name is Oliver Bearman. Their selection is because both these players are young, talented, and have shined in their debut season.
1) Kimi Antonelli—Mercedes' rising driver
- He is the most talented driver of the Mercedes academy. He has won most of the races and has always been on top.
- His strength, his speed, and the ability to handle pressure by staying calm are what make him a perfect driver.
- He may struggle in his first Formula 1 race, but his extensive experience in other races will help him adapt.
- This rookie driver is very important for Mercedes; they hope that Kimi Antonelli wins this race.
2) Oliver Bearman—young soldier of Team Haas
- This 18-year-old driver took part in the Saudi Arabian GP race as a substitute driver for the Ferrari team in 2024. At that time he was only seen as a substitute, but he impressed everyone by finishing that race in P7.
- This time he is a full-time racer of the Haas team, from whom the team has a lot of expectations. Even if it is only in one race, he has some experience of F1, so this is a plus point for him.
- Haas has also improved the performance of its cars, so now Oliver has a chance to cover the score.
Challenges for Rookie Drivers
But there are some challenges in it too, which are the real test of an F1 race.
- Physical demand: Young players do not have the power to handle such long races. Managing the G-force is another challenge. It can be a little difficult, but if you start adjusting, then everything will run smoothly.
- Tire Management: Managing tires is the biggest task on a Formula 1 track. It is common for tires to wear out or overheat due to continued running, but the driver should be able to manage it.
Just if both these challenges are faced, then winning a race will not be that difficult, even for F1 rookie drivers.
Other Rookies to Watch
Apart from these 2 drivers in the F1 2025 rookie drivers, other drivers also can win this race. These debut drivers are also on the radar of the fans.
➡️ Like Gabriel Bortoleto, he won the F2 2024 championship last year. So he is a strong player, but the team he is playing for, ‘Sauber,’ is struggling in the midfield. Gabriel will showcase his talent, control, and skill while driving, but the speed of Sauber's car may lead to some issues with the team's results.
➡️ Isaac Hadjar, he is the junior driver of Red Bull, whose racing style is dangerous. He will get a chance to show all his bold moves in Racing Bulls. He has the speed, but if he stays in control, then he can be among the top race finishers.
➡️ Zane Magnussen, he is also a driver of Racing Bulls. The special thing about him is that he is the son of legendary driver Kevin Magnussen. Everyone sees Kevin's quality and strength in him, but he wants to create his own identity by showing his own skills, strategy, and unique moves in F1.
➡️ Jack Doohan will drive for the Alpine team, in which his debut race will be the Jack Doohan Melbourne GP. Which means he will get the support of his home crowd. Jack's racing style is quite composed, so only stability can help him win.
Overall, their success will depend on their talent and skill as well as car performance. And crashes, tire mismanagement, and pressure—all these things can also spoil their game.
Conclusion and Call to Action
All these F1 2025 rookie drivers have brought a new enthusiasm and unpredictability to this year's season. Now no one knows who will do what and when. But for now, after their entry, Antonelli and Bearman are in a little more spotlight. The crowd has expectations from the other players as well. All these rookie drivers are fast, talented, skillful, and strategic, and they have veteran racers supporting them too, so in the coming time we might get to see something special in Formula 1 2025.
What do you think? Will any of the F1 2025 rookie drivers win the race this year? Will any underdog driver or dark horse emerge? Do give your opinion in the comments. And if you want to watch the live Formula 1 2025 race, then you can watch it on Sky Sports F1 or ESPN.

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