Full 2025 F1 driver line-up as Antonelli signs for Mercedes
Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join George Russell at Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton left for F1 rivals Ferrari.
Team Principal Toto Wolff said: “George has proved that he is one of the very best drivers in the world. He is not only fast, consistent, and determined, but has also developed into a strong leader within the team.
“Kimi has consistently shown the talent and speed needed to compete at the very top of our sport. We know it will be another big step up, but he has impressed us in his F1 testing this year and we will be supporting him every step of the way in the learning process.
“In George, he has an experienced team-mate from which he can learn and hone his craft. I am confident that both will contribute greatly as we continue to build momentum and fight at the front of the field.”
There are now just two seats remaining in the 2025 roster, at Stake and RB.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz will join Williams on a F1 deal that will see him leave the Tifosi for at least three years.
Out of a 2025 seat since Ferrari signed Lewis Hamilton before the start of the season, a number of teams have been on the hunt for the Spaniard.
But Williams have won the race meaning Sainz will join Alex Albon at the racing team in place of Logan Sargeant.
“It is no secret that this year’s driver market has been exceptionally complex for various reasons and that it has taken me some time to announce my decision,” Sainz said.
“However, I am fully confident that Williams is the right place for me to continue my F1 journey and I am extremely proud of joining such a historic and successful team, where many of my childhood heroes drove in the past and made their mark on our sport.”
Team principal James Vowles said: “Carlos joining Williams is a strong statement of intent from both parties.
“Carlos has demonstrated time and again that he is one of the most talented drivers on the grid, with race-winning pedigree, and this underlines the upwards trajectory we are on. Carlos brings not just experience and performance, but also a fierce drive to extract every millisecond out of the team and car; the fit is perfect.
“I also want to thank Logan for everything he has done for the team and know he will continue to fight hard for us in the races ahead.”
F1 driver line-up
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Lewis Hamilton |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Williams | Alex Albon | Carlos Sainz |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Andrea Kimi Antonelli |
| Stake | Nico Hulkenberg | Unknown |
| Visa Cash App RB | Yuki Tsunoda | Unknown |
| Haas | Oliver Bearman | Esteban Ocon |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Jack Doohan |