Half of the current crop of Formula 1 drivers are still working hard behind the scenes to secure their place on the grid in 2025. However, rookies Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman and Liam Lawson are all expected to earn promotions next year, meaning some current drivers will have to miss out. Speaking on the Unlapped Podcast, journalist Nate Saunders has shared one rumour he’s heard in the paddock that could see a driver take a step back in 2025. It’s not unheard of for some F1 drivers to take a year out – voluntarily or not – and then return to the grid. Fernando Alonso spent two season…
