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Emerging Stars: The Future of Talent

Jeffrey Johnson02 mins

2019 Formula One Season: Emerging Talents

The 2018 Formula One season has come to a close, yet it has been dominated by Lewis Hamilton. However, as we look ahead to 2019, several new stars are ready to challenge the established order of the sport.

Notable New Drivers

Lando Norris

Lando Norris will become the youngest British driver in F1 history when he gets behind the wheel for McLaren next season. Comparisons are being drawn with Hamilton, who came to the fore with McLaren, but the teenage Norris is keeping a lid on expectations. 'Overall, I just want it to be a good, solid season,' he said, 'just a good start to what I hope will be my career in Formula One.'
Lando Norris will become the youngest British driver in F1 history when he races for McLaren next season.

George Russell

Norris' fellow Briton George Russell will be lining up for Williams next season. The 20-year-old has risen through the motorsport ranks. 'It has been a perfect progression and slope into a full-time race seat and I really feel that now I am ready for this,' Russell insists.
George Russell will be racing for Williams next season after a notable ascent through the motorsport ranks.

Pierre Gasly

Pierre Gasly is no rookie, having spent this season with Toro Rosso after competing in five races in 2017. In 2019, the Frenchman will takeover from Renault-bound Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull.
Pierre Gasly will replace Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull in the upcoming season.

Established Stars

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is the standard for all young drivers to aspire toward. The Dutchman will be Red Bull's No. 1 driver next year after picking up five race wins over the last three seasons. The 21-year-old is seen by many as a world champion in waiting.
Max Verstappen is viewed as a future world champion and will continue as Red Bull’s leading driver next season.

Charles Leclerc

All eyes will be on Charles Leclerc next season. He'll be replacing Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari and become the youngest driver to race for the Italian manufacturer since 1961. 'I'm just trying to focus on my job, and trying to extract all these expectations out of my mind,' said the 21-year-old, 'and to really 100% focus on what I do behind the wheel.'
Charles Leclerc will make his debut with Ferrari, aiming to prove his capabilities as the youngest driver racing for the iconic team.

Conclusion

As the 2019 season approaches, the dynamic of Formula One is set to shift with the introduction of these promising new talents. Consequently, fans can look forward to a thrilling series of races as these young drivers strive to make their mark in the highly competitive world of motorsport.


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