F1 team announce OFFICIAL signing of new American driver

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F1 team announce OFFICIAL signing of new American driver

A team have announced a change to their lineup for 2025

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 24 November 2024 05:00

A high profile Formula 1 team have announced that they will field a new American driver next year.

Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen will both leave the Haas team at the end of the 2024 season, with the former set for Sauber and the latter for free agency.

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In their place, Ferrari junior star Ollie Bearman will step up to F1 with Haas, alongside Esteban Ocon who will leave Alpine after a torrid 2024 with the team.

Not only have Haas made a decision regarding their F1 lineup for next year, but have also opted for the F1 Academy star who will be representing them in 2025.

Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine to join Haas in 2025

Ollie Bearman will make his full-time F1 debut with Haas

Haas announce F1 Academy 2025 signing

Each team supports a driver, with Alpine star Abbi Pulling set to win the 2024 series title ahead of title rivals Doriane Pin and Maya Weug.

Chloe Chambers is currently affiliated with the Haas F1 team this season, however she will move to the Red Bull Ford Academy backed programme for 2025, leaving her position at Haas vacant.

The team have announced that American star, Courtney Crone, will compete with the team during the 2025 F1 Academy season, following a wild card appearance earlier this year at the Miami GP.

Courtney Crone will receive a full-time seat with Haas in 2025

“I’m delighted to welcome Courtney to the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team family,” Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu said.

“As F1 Academy approaches the crescendo of its first season racing on the Formula 1 calendar, it’s been astonishing to see the increased interest and popularity of the category - that’s testament to the hard work put in by Susie Wolff and the F1 Academy team to provide greater opportunities for female racers.

“Courtney is an ambitious and dedicated racer, something that when looking for an ambassador for our team was crucial.

“We’ll provide access, support, and opportunities to learn within a Formula 1 organization, and in turn, we look forward to seeing another F1 Academy recruit thrive on the world’s stage.”

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