Formula 1 has its largest group of new drivers since 2013, but which of them has the best chance of staying on the grid?
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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
RaceFans Round-up: 6th February 2025
Posted onThursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Aston Martin to reveal new car for 2025 season three days before testing
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin will present their latest Formula 1 car design on Sunday 23rd February, three days before the official pre-season test begins.
Zhou returns to Ferrari as reserve driver alongside Giovinazzi
Formula 1
Posted onFormer Ferrari Driver Academy member Zhou Guanyu has returned to the team in a reserve driver role after losing his race seat at Sauber.
Sainz explains what made him “fall in love” with Williams
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he chose to join Williams last year because he decided to prioritise long-term performance over his 2025 prospects.
RaceFans Round-up: 5th February 2025
Posted onWednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Hamilton, Norris and Leclerc test prototype 2026 F1 tyres in ‘mule’ cars
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli tested the latest version of its new, narrower tyres for next season at the Circuit de Catalunya today.
F1’s British-skewed 2025 grid is its least varied for over a decade
Formula 1
Posted onThe 2025 Formula 1 grid represents fewer countries than last year after drivers from Liberty Media’s two priority markets lost their seats.
RaceFans Round-up: 4th February 2025
Posted onTuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Las Vegas GP gets earlier start as FIA confirms F1 session timings for 2025
Formula 1
Posted onThe Las Vegas Grand Prix will start two hours earlier this year than in previous seasons. The FIA has confirmed all the F1 session start times for 2025.
Too harsh? Too soft? 10 penalty calls F1’s stewards should have changed last season
Formula 1
Posted onWhich Formula 1 drivers received unjust penalties during last season – and who benefited from lenient decisions in the stewards’ room?
RaceFans Round-up: 3rd February 2025
Posted onMonday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Which F1 drivers will beat their team mates in 2025?
Debates and Polls
Posted onLewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, George Russell and many more drivers face new team mates this year. Which of them will have the upper hand?
RaceFans Round-up: 2nd February 2025
Posted onSunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Rare Mercedes smashes record for most expensive F1 car ever sold
Formula 1
Posted onA 70-year-old Mercedes raced by the likes of Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss has smashed the record for the most expensive Formula 1 car ever sold.
Caption Competition 260: Bed Bull
Caption Competition
Posted onYuki Tsunoda gave us a glimpse of what he’s been up to during the off-season. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
RaceFans Round-up: 1st February 2025
Formula 1
Posted onSaturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Herbert’s FIA exit “absolutely the right decision” – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said it was “totally inappropriate” for Johnny Herbert to provide quotes for media use while working as an FIA steward.
Ford’s return to boost top Le Mans and WEC classes to 10 manufacturers
World Endurance Championship
Posted onThe World Endurance Championship is set to boast an enviable roster of manufacturers in 2027 after Ford announced it will return to the series’ top class.
2024 Formula 1 driver rankings #1: Max Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen’s relentless drive to extract the most from every situation was key to arguably his most impressive championship victory to date.