My 2025 Formula 1 Driver Transfer Predictions (ALREADY WRONG)
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- 13 out of the 20 current drivers on the F1 grid are out of contract at the end of this season. So, the 2025 grid should be looking pretty different - here are my predictions.
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happens tommo, happens
are we getting the version 2.0 now?
The speedrun
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Lewis saw this video and needed to end you instantly lol
Only tommo could make this 24hr before Hamilton to Ferrari is announced
fastest ageing milk I've ever seen
Really glad to hear Carlos Sainz Snr's glowing review of Williams... 21:09
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He will not stay at Ferrari next year, He will go to Sauber
@@matthiascerebri3315 I would say Red Bull is more likely than Sauber if he leaves Ferrari, because there is quite a big of a risk going to Sauber
@@e1lioth42 never! He wouldnt join Verstappen again
@@e1lioth42 In what world would Carlos go to Red Bull?
This is what I love about formula 1. It has not been 48 hours since this upload and the drama is already unfolding.
SCENES
Piastri, Ricciardo, Doohan, Lawson. Good days ahead for the Australia/New Zealand fans 😍
Oceanic boys rise up
So exciting 😆
@@TommoMcCluskey Now I hope your predictions are right.
Having three Aussies and a Kiwi on the F1 grid at the same time would be so hot.
very good days innit LMAO
Tommo prediction season, we’re so back
You know it.
"We're so back!!"
Two days and one Sir Lewis announcement later: "It's so jover!"
@@Sigil_Firebrand "It's a YOKE!"
I would love to see Andretti pick up Checo when they enter, he’d be a big help with getting the team up to speed and developing the car.
Would be an absolute no brainer choice for sure.
Andretti, with a Bottas/Perez lineup, would be very smart; bring in some veterans with experience with multiple teams to help get the team into a good place.
This. Checo was a big part of why the RB was so good. Look at his past teams, you'll see a history of punching above their weight (aka budget). If RB wants to dump him, they have to do it before 2026 to bed the new driver in. If Andreotti joins, they need an old hand. Perfect match.
Plus the Latin American market remains a big deal for GM
Don’t Forget Ford and RBR Will be together…. Ford has done many PR Stuff with Checo… so maybe there is a Chance to stay there….
I don't hate the Albon to Aston Martin move, but I would love to see a rise in performance for the Williams team and keep him around for a few more seasons...Albon getting a podium in a Williams would be very special. Do you ever see Mick Schumacher getting another shot at F1?
Mick has an uphill struggle honestly. I don't see him back.
Somehow I don't see Albon leaving Williams while they're improving. Just somehow out of character
I don't think Mick will get back into F1.
Naw, there's way too many hot young drivers coming up and the f2 champions not finding a seat in f1 is going to become a bigger and bigger issue and rightly so.
If there is ever a shot for Mick to come back its gotta be next year. After that the momentums gonna be gone im afraid. Personally im predicting a Schumacher/Hülkenberg Sauber lineup in 2025 to prepare for Audi in 2026.
Tommo, you’re got a Carlos Sainz quote at 21:11 rather than Pat Fry!
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Thought Pat Fry looked younger hahaha @@TommoMcCluskey
@@jakem5039 It's still Pat Fry
Lommo @@TommoMcCluskey
I really like the background graphics for each team of the gradient of the team colour to grey. I enjoyed looking at that for half an hour straight.
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The Carlos point makes a whole bunch of sense. It would be irrational to move right now regardless of the #1 over there.
Now ain't the time
Well, apparently, Carlos does not agree 😅 (if the media is correct)
I think Vowles is thinking that he might as well keep Sargant on for another year. If he comes good then that suits him and if not then Franco Colapinto and Zak O'Sullivan are starting their first full seasons in F2 this season and if either can impress enough they'll surely be fast tracked to a race seat.
The Albon and Alonso pairing would probably be my favorite pairing of all time LOL.
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You've heard of Carlando. But are you ready for Abonso?
Not going to happen : )
I’d love an Albonso lineup. My GOAT and my favourite in an upper midfield Aston Martin? this made me knees go weak
That Palou prediction is bold, i would like to see that guy
Go bold or go home!
Palou is like 99% not happening, after the McLaren debacle ended he said he's basically too old to be good in F1 now and wouldn't want to join to ride around at the back. He's in it for wins and Wins only, not money.
@@HorrorDoxhe never said he’s too old he’s perfectly fine it’s just f1 teams don’t pick the best driver
palou is a moron if he switches to f1. indycar hold more weight imo
@@HorrorDox That's not what he said lol, he said F1 prefers very young drivers and he's likely out of that window for teams
Nice predictions! Hopefully nothing crazy happens within the first few days of posting this video!
The use of the GT2 garage theme in the intro is a solid concept
Classic
Danny Ric 2025 F1 champion first year back in the Red Bull. Just imagine the scenes.
When i watched this the first time, I thought to myself “Perfectly reasonable predications. Excited to see if they come true.” I’m back here after the Hamilton news, with ALL of these now thrown out the window. Boy you never really can predict life can you
If drugovich or pourchaire doesn’t get a seat by 2025 I will be livid
Pourchaire is who I'd bank on
Drugovich is very unlikely
I am indeed livid
Palou is an absolutely amazing driver and if he got an F1 opportunity he will really shock people and prove that IndyCar is extremely tough. Most F1 fans believe IndyCar is trash.
Well, most F1 fans also believe the "20 best drivers in the world" mantra even while they make fun of Stroll, Sargeant, Latifi, etc for being the worst ever. They aren't the brightest bunch
@@Evarakeus That's why IndyCar having a spec car really shows who has true talent not that it's a perfect system or completely fair bit it does give everyone a pretty decent baseline.
He held his own in his McLaren FP1 at COTA. He'd cook, no doubt.
Welp, Doohan's looking increasingly like a good shout, haha
how did bro really think Doohan is getting a seat is insane
Oh hello there
Woooo we love to see a new Tommo vid!
I'm really hoping for Drugovich to get a seat, but I think being the reserve in a place like Aston Martin where Lance has an seat for as long as he wants to and Fernando Alonso as the other driver could potentially ruin his dreams (I hope not). I hope he can impress a team this year in any occasion available...
I don't see it happening for him unfortunately, there's no real hype around him and sitting as Astons reserve for 2 years is a bit of a waste of his talent. I think if he's aiming for F1 in 2025 he needs to be in super formula this year, otherwise the only option I really see for him is WEC when Aston enter
I think it's more likely that Drugovich will move to Formula E or IndyCar next year, or maybe Aston's WEC program. But i don't see him getting an F1 seat, too many more exciting talents, like Antonelli.
Being a testdriver of any sorts seems to be a death sentence for a career a lot of times. Robert Schwartzman has been Ferrari testdriver for 3 years now, going into the 4th. Mick Schumacher will probably never see a seat again either.
@@hbrown689 By looking at Wikipedia, there is only 1 seat left open in Super Formula for 2024 with TGM Grand Prix. If Drugovich is to race for them, I hope he is already in talks and that his sponors are ready to pay a lot since TGM relies primarily on pay drivers.
Drugovich will be there in 2025
tommo content has been hittin this off season.
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Plot Twist of the Decade: Antonelli wins F2 and goes to Williams in 2025
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Not completely out of of left field, but I tend to think Wolff will not rush Antonelli onto the grid. If he wins F2 then he likely becomes a Mercedes reserve and does FP1 sessions in 2025 (too bad for Mick, who likely will have migrated to sports cars or WEC by 2025 anyway). A better chance he joins Williams in 2026.
Bigger plot twist Antonelli gets a Merc seat in 2025 if he wins F2.
@@SimRacingVeteran Didn't even need to win F2
I'm so excited that this video means that we're getting livery remakes soon! Literally my favourite part of the season, it gets me so hyped for the season!
Feb 5th is the Haas announcement.
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Red Bull: Nyck de Vries/Tom Cruise
Mercedes: Marcus Winkelhock/Max Verstappen
Ferrari: Michael Schumacher/Alessio Deladda
McLaren: David Coulthard/Mika Hakkinen
Aston: Lawrence Stroll/Karun Chandhok
Alpine: Nelson Piquet Jr./Ryan Reynolds
Williams: Roy Nissany/Sir Jackie Stewart
RB: Lewis Hamilton/Sergio Perez
Sauber: Kimi Raikkonen/Louis Chiron
Haas: Vitaly Petrov/Sergey Sirotkin
C'mon at least try something unpredictable!
Awful prediction. Where's Brad Pitt
You missed Sonny Hayes
Oh crap, how did I forget APXGP?
I'm crying at the inclusion of Louis Chiron.
Williams really seems to be a good option for Ocon. I think it is easier to shine in a Williams than an Alpine. In addition, everything around Williams is simply much quieter than Alpine and of course he has an even better chance of winning the Mercedes seat there.
But you have to also keep in mind ocon loves his French team so who knows
That Ferrari-Hamilton thumbnail comes hard.
Yessir comes mega hard indeed 🔥🔥
Pretty much everything went out of the window in 🤣
Lawrence already said neither of his F1 drivers will go to WEC, and the Valkyrie program doesn't even have any relations to the F1 team.
Words words words
Really enjoyed the visuals for this video! Banger job!
Palou re-signed with Ganassi through 2026, and speaking as an IndyCar fan I don't think he's ever going to F1. If I have this right his 2022 Ganassi contract said he could switch to McLaren IndyCar in 2023 so he could be closer to the F1 operation, but after seeing how much success he was having he backed out, which is why McLaren sued him for breach of contract.
He is the man in IndyCar, or he's at least The Man 1A, so why give it all up to be a relative nobody and potential backmarker in F1?
ooooo that palou to haas prediction is SPICY, would be very cool to see icl
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Very polished video Tommo. I have been watching since ‘20 Monza and you are really the only youtuber i watch everything when it comes to F1. The improvement is astounding, happy for you and your family!!
2 days and 40s in already wrong, another wommo lineup prediction 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yk the start of the season is here when Tommo posts this
I see Minton and I give a like, that easy Tommo
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I'm watching you from the beginning and your intro still slaps!
Haven't seen Minton for a while, Nice to see him doing well.
Awesome video and some are already proved wrong. I think it's Carlos and Checo in Sauber next year! Also, looks like there's a typo on 21:10 - that should not be Carlos Sainz Sr. :)
Never hoped for Tommo to be right about something as much as the Doohan prediction. Man I hope he gets a chance!
Say it everytime but the gran turismo 2 garage music at the start is always appreciated
Loving the Granturismo 4 Noatagia it's great!
Man, all this talk about how Sargeant and Pourchaire did well on competitive junior formula but you simply choose to ignore how Drugovich comprehensively beat both in a great F2 season…
Love that he described this as the most volatile driver market in decades Before Lewis left merc, and that the thing he was most confident about was that Mercedes weren't going to be changing, I'm expecting the off track action to be almost more interesting than the racing this year
I was half expecting a super bold prediction of the Andretti lineup, assuming they finally get confirmation that they can race.
Look at how blissfully aware Tommo is, not knowing that he's about it to be hit with the biggest f1 transfer of all time
I think, when andretti ender, because it's dumb for F1 to bar them at this point, They'll bring in Jake Dennis in from the Andretti Formula E team who's shown a lot of pace in FE and the Red Bull tests, alongside Marcus Ericsson, who has F1 experience and is driving for the Andretti Indycar team at the moment.
I thought Alex was lucky to get that Williams seat after his time in RB but he's more than redeemed himself since then and I'd love to see him move up the grid.
Love the video Tommo! FYI when you were reading the Alpine TP quote you still had the Sainz Sr quote on the screen.
Huge fan of the Gran Turismo menu soundtrack in the background 😂
You missed a big detail Tommy for people who don’t follow f2/f3, Victor didn’t just beat Ollie in f3 he beat him and became 2022 f3 champion
You mentioning Max's love of sports cars made me think about something I've never heard anyone else mention, I see it very likely that at some point Max will make a Alonso like push for the Triple Crown, especially if RB beings to struggle 2026 onward.
I love that not only was it wrong within 24 hours, but it was the first name mentioned in the video that did it.
As an Aussie I really hope a lot of these predictions are spot on. But for Daniel to go to Red Bull and Yuki stay with RB I think that means they will have to be pretty closely matched. If either one is completely on top the one who doesn't perform will likely be out of F1. I think actually the battles in each team could be the most exciting thing about F1 this year. If Russell isn't close to (or ahead of) Hamilton his value drops. Checo has to be a bit closer to Max if he wants to keep racing. Sainz will want to show he is equally as good as Leclerc. The McLaren pair I expect will be closer this year and if one gets that first GP win it will put a lot of pressure on the other. The Alpine drivers will likely have more scraps among themselves this year and at the other teams there is at least one driver seeking to prove they deserve to be there. We could end up seeing one of the biggest changes to the grid ever in 2025.
Haas bringing an experienced indycar driver across is a great take, they need to build on that "American F1 team" vibe that they now have the monopoly on after Andretti got slapped. Palou is an insanely talented driver, and Ollie is full of potential. That lineup could actually get people excited in Haas.
Ocon and Sargent at Williams is bold though...
This will age well
Surely...
There's no way it doesn't
Well well well
Tommo Prediction Season, gotta mean livery mock ups and car launch season cant be far out. WE SO BACK. TOMMO IS Cookin
ocon to williams is the hottest take of the year. but i respect the boldness lmao
this aged poorly in about 24 hours lmaooo
The chance of nothing unlikely happening is UNLIKELY.
What a statement Tommo. 😂 And it happened even before testing
Feeling the vibes of that Albon move.
very realistic until the end for me. don’t know if these smaller teams will go with rookie lineups. I think teams like haas, or stake are going to want experienced drivers or a very common tactic of one experienced and one rookie. Based off haas last rookie lineup season I would argue it’s not gonna happen again.
Great vid Tommo.
Really feels like a bottleneck of very talented drivers welling-up and forcing change.
Lawson, Drugovich, Doohan, Pourchaire all have strong arguments to be on the grid. Interesting times upon us.
The Palou idea is genius. Certainly hope that happens. If he does well (and keeps the car out of the wall), Haas would benefit greatly.
It's finally prediction time! This is the point where you know the season is beginning soon
Just want this year too ends to see how this video hold up 😂
LESS THAN A MINUTE TO THE FIRST "L"
To replace Hulkenberg and Magnussen with Bearman and Palou is an exciting and curious possibility, similar to Benetton when they replaced Alesi and Berger with Fisichella and Wurz.
I honestly don't think there will be that many changes with teams before 2026.
I completely agree about Albon going to Aston Martin. I've been thinking that for a while. Hadn't thought at all about Ocon leaving Alpine but it would make sense, in his time Alpine has just got worse and worse. Why not join a team that is on the rise. Alpine are certainly not going to make any sort of progress in the next two seasons at least.
Agreed on 16/20. Differences:
- Albon staying at Williams, and them promoting O'Sullivan/Colapinto (one of them will do well in F2 and Logan has a bad season). I don't see the new Williams mentality working with Ocon.
- Drugovich in Aston Martin. I could see this being an interrim choice, in case they snipe Antonelli for 2026.
- Perez/Ocon to Haas instead of Palou. If they want to keep Ferrari happy, they'd bring in an experienced driver to teach Bearman the ropes. It'll depend on which performs better in 2024. If Andretti do buy out Haas, Checo is the better option as a North American and will be less *cross* with the team mentality.
the graphics look soo good!!
Great predictions. But Ocon at Williams? I don't see it happening, especially with Ocon's rough character. I could see EO at Haas though.
It is one of the most impossible lineups, except from the obvious ones, but very interesting to see in the paddock.
never seen one of these age so poorly so quickly lmao, but it'll be a fun reaction video in a year
Hello Tommo from December 2024!
I honestly think Palou's best shot at F1 was at McLaren and that bridge is burned.
He's a serious contender but I Don't think it'll be enough to convince other teams as they already had their candidates.
But who knows, maybe he talks to the right people and it can actually be doable.
0:07 always funny to see him on the shoulder like this 😂
-My F1 2025 Driver Predictions
Red Bull: Verstappen Tsunoda
Mercedes: Hamilton Russell
Ferrari: Leclerc Sainz
McLaren: Norris Piastri
Aston Martin: Alonso/Drugovich Perez
Alpine: Gasly Doohan
Williams: Albon Sargeant
AlphaTauri: Riccardo Lawson
Stake: Zhou Pourchaire
Haas: Hulkenberg Bearman
-A possible team that will join F1 in 2025
Andretti: Herta/Iwasa Bottas
That’s if Andretti joins F1 in 2025
Bro you forgot Ocon. There is no way he wouldn't have a seat. His one of the top 10 drivers on the grid. Stfu
Digging the GT4 soundtrack!
If you don't get excited by the background music you need to educate yourself! It makes me fire up GT4 every single time
I take it in this scenario Esteban Ocon is leaving Alpine rather than them choosing a different option? Because there is no way Alpine will choose one of their juniors over an established driver. We all saw the fluff they made of Piastri a few years ago and as good as Doohan might be, he isn't a Piastri.
I don't think RB will drop Checo as long as Max wins points (and Checo contributes enough) to win them the Constructor's. He brings in the sponsorship money and Ford likes him.
Totally Agree… Many people measures performance in the gap between teammates,, but the teams measure just Points.. literally Money in constructors Championship. As long as Checo Delivers enough points for the Constructors…..and by the way Ford Loves Him
Sponsorship money? RB has companies on a waiting list for becoming sponsors, they don't need Perez for that at all.
First of all: These team graphics looks amazing! Great work on that Tommo :)
I did my predictions a week ago, but I dont feel very confident about them. Especially your points about Ocon seems very valid, but I will not change mine now.
5 Teams stay the same, so here are my changed lineups:
RB: Max - Yuki
RB2: Ric - Liam Lawson
W: Albono - Drugovich
S: Hülk - Pourchaire
H: KMag - Bearman
I cant wait how it will really pun out.
DR to Redbull would be the biggest downgrade ever. I like Ricciardo and I think he's a good driver, but Checo is better, plus he brings a lot to the team. I'm not defending Checo's season because yes, he made plenty mistakes and I know he can do better than that, but overall he got P2 in the driver's championship, he just needs to be more consistent and find what works best for him in the car, then stay like that at least until 2026
I feel like Palou is a lot more likely to go to Aston Martin, at least in 2026. Honda is VERY proud of Palou winning championships for them. I wouldn't be surprised if they were able to leverage their position as engine supplier to get Palou in. Plus I don't think Palou wants to be at the back, and Aston Martin can reasonably argue that they'll be at the front or at least near it.
What a difference a day makes😂😂
FINALLY Someone speak about Alex Palou. Futur WDC. This man is so damn fast. He smash everyone in pure pace in Indy. Grosjean is a fast driver (uncistant and prone to crash), and Alex is faster, more consistent, and less prone to crash. He is the only Indycar Champion to be crown 1 race before the end. That is Max level domination for indycar. A bit of Alonso's management alike, but if that can bring multiple WDC, fine. Last time Indycar driver came, Villeneuve WDC, and Montoya the legend on and off track.
2 full length ads before the video must be loving the money
this aged like fine milk
12:13 is an amazing car!
Alex Palou would be the only thing thast could get me as an American to root for Haas and is a very smart idea to set up for the future. If they can deliver Alex some good results and a stepping stone to a top team then I can see the Haas 2nd seat becoming the "I want out of Indycar" seat. This only would work though on the pretense that Andretti doesn't come into F1 and do the same thing (which I feel they might).
The Alonso/Albon Hype Train is going to absolutely slap!
Albon to Aston is definitely a move I could see happening - as much as Albon loves Williams, Aston is way ahead with staff, facilities, and their car. Aston has focused on bringing in top engineers, management, etc, particularly poaching Fallows from Red Bull (RB unsuccessfully sued to keep Fallows from leaving). Aston had a dip in car development after early podiums last season but they are on the rise. Albon can learn from Alonso for a season or two (or three, who knows with Fernando), then be their lead driver going forward.
Lance Stroll is not going to suddenly turn into a WC contender driver. In 2024, it will be another Stroll season. A few really good performances, a lot of anonymous weekends and a few crashes. Another podcaster summed it up well - Stroll is like Pastor Maldanado without the extreme peaks and valleys that Pastor was known for. A journeyman level driver who has lasted five years longer in F1 than otherwise he would have, without a rich dad putting him on the grid year after year. I think Stroll gets passed over to the Aston hypercar project or maybe WEC or something after this season. He isn't terrible but at this point in Aston's climb up the ladder, he holds them back.
I can picture K-Mag leaving F1 for IndyCar and moonlighting with Corvette like his dad for IMSA and WEC. Or maybe he could use the Haas--Rick Ware/Dale Coyne association and moonlight in NASCAR, but I'm dreaming here. I think hes the only driver in F1 that could do that.
Well this aged well!