The 2025 Formula One season will launch into action in Melbourne this weekend as Max Verstappen begins the defence of his crown. He will do so in a year where six drivers are entering their first campaign in the sport. Scott Hunt looks at the new full-time names on the grid.
KIMI ANTONELLI, 18, MERCEDES
The Italian teenager has huge shoes to fill. From the moment Lewis Hamilton announced his move to Ferrari, the talented young driver was the favourite to take his Mercedes seat.
He was fast-tracked to F2 last season and enjoyed a solid campaign, highlighted by sprint victory at Silverstone and a stunning race win in Hungary.
After being confirmed as Hamilton's replacement, Antonelli crashed in his first F1 practice at Monza - hardly ideal timing - but a better run in Mexico should give him confidence.
LIAM LAWSON, 23 RED BULL
Partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull has proven no easy task and New Zealander Liam Lawson is the latest to attempt it.
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GIT CRACKING
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JOE'S JORDANS READY TO SCORE
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'Now prove Jim wrong'
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NEW KIDS ON THE GRID
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Big-race fallers all clear
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