“Future Five”: F1 is preparing a documentary on the arrival of numerous rookies in 2025
Who are the five new faces of F1 2025? "Future Five" delves into the stories of Bortoleto, Hadjar, Bearman, Doohan, and Antonelli, from their first laps to their arrival in the premier category.
The 2025 Formula 1 season marks a turning point: five new drivers are entering the premier category, an unprecedented phenomenon since 2010! After a winter of significant changes, drivers like Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Daniel Ricciardo have given up their spots. The result? Youth takes over with Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber), Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls), Oliver Bearman (Haas), Jack Doohan (Alpine), and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes). To delve into the behind-the-scenes of this revolution, F1 has unveiled “Future Five,” a 50-minute documentary that follows their meteoric rise. Bruno Michel, director of the F2 and F3 championships, emphasizes the importance of this transition: “They all fought hard to earn their place on the F1 starting grid, and it’s a testament to their commitment, the level of preparation provided by our championships, and the support from the F2 and F3 teams, that they have reached the pinnacle of motorsport.”
A path fraught with obstacles before reaching the elite
If they are now in F1, these five drivers had to fight like lions to get there. Between the staggering costs of the sport, the pressure from the academies, and the fierce competition, the journey wasn’t easy. Bearman, a protégé of the Ferrari Driver Academy, already got a taste of F1 in 2024 by competing in three Grand Prix with Haas and Ferrari. Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar engaged in an intense battle in F2, up to the final round in Abu Dhabi. Bortoleto, crowned champion in his first season, impressed with his consistency. Hadjar, the runner-up, also secured his ticket to F1. On the Mercedes side, Kimi Antonelli is expected to be the next prodigy of the sport. The Italian is already being compared to Max Verstappen even before his first Grand Prix. As for Jack Doohan, who made his F1 debut in Abu Dhabi in 2024 with Alpine, the situation is more uncertain. Rumors are already circulating about a potential replacement by Franco Colapinto if his performances don’t meet expectations.
The documentary « Future Five » doesn’t just recount their arrival in F1; it dives into the heart of their preparation. Unseen footage shows their physical and mental training, their interactions with engineers, and their adaptation to the most sophisticated single-seaters in the world. The F1 describes the film as a complete immersion: « All the young drivers who launch into this sport have impressive junior careers behind them, but Formula 1 is the toughest challenge any of them will ever face ». The documentary also highlights the financial challenges these young talents had to overcome to reach F1. Finding sponsors, managing media pressure, making a place for themselves in an ultra-competitive world. F1 gives no favors. Bruno Michel emphasizes the importance of this transition to F1: « I wish Gabriel, Isack, Oliver, Andrea, and Jack the best for the future ».
A colossal challenge awaits them in 2025.
Arriving in F1 is one thing. Making a mark there is another. The 2025 season promises to be a baptism of fire for these five drivers, and the documentary highlights the challenges that await them. The head of F2 and F3 perfectly sums up the challenge they face: « They have all worked hard and deserve this opportunity, but F1 is a whole different world. Their real fight begins now ».
Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the paddock, one thing is certain: these five will be making headlines.
