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F1's next generation of stars is on standby. We explore the reserve drivers who could be called upon throughout the record-breaking 2024 season.
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The 2024 season has already seen its first twist, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz sidelined in the second round of the season in Saudi Arabia due to appendicitis. The Spaniard underwent surgery on Friday, and stepping into the breach is the team's reserve driver Oliver Bearman - a highly rated prospect fresh off an impressive Formula 2 campaign.
Bearman's surprise debut throws the spotlight on the crucial role reserve drivers play in F1, serving as the first line of defence when race seats become unexpectedly vacant.
READ MORE: F1 Schedule 2024: Full calendar with all you need to know about every grand prix
This season's reserve pool boasts a mix of experience and raw talent. Teams like Mercedes have opted for a two-pronged approach, with Mick Schumacher, son of the legendary Michael, joining forces with rising star Frederik Vesti.
Meanwhile, Red Bull continues their focus on youth development with Liam Lawson, who impressed during his substitute appearances for AlphaTauri (now Visa Cash App RB) last year.
With the gruelling F1 season prone to unexpected events, these reserve drivers could find themselves playing a much larger role than initially anticipated.
Now, let's take a look at the reserve drivers for each team on the grid.
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Who are the F1 reserve drivers in 2024?
Here is a full list of the confirmed reserve drivers for 2024.
Red Bull & Visa Cash App RB
Liam Lawson remains a reserve driver for both the Red Bull and Visa Cash App RB teams. The New Zealand driver impressed in 2023 when he stepped in for an injured Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB, consistently outperformed teammate Yuki Tsunoda, and even scored points during his stint.
Despite this strong showing, the team ultimately opted to retain Tsunoda and Ricciardo for the 2024 season. Now Lawson remains highly regarded and ready to step up if needed.
Ferrari
The Scuderia bolsters their reserve options with a trio of drivers, with Oliver Bearman already stepping in for Carlos Sainz in FP3 and the rest of the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend. The Briton joins Antonio Giovinazzi and Robert Shwartzman, providing a strong pool of talent for the Italian team.
Mercedes
After leaving Haas at the end of 2022, Mick Schumacher found a new home at Mercedes as a reserve driver for the 2023 season. He will carry on that role this year while also tackling a new challenge - racing the Alpine Hypercar in the World Endurance Championship, including the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Joining Schumacher in the reserve role for Mercedes is Frederik Vesti, who impressed with a second-place finish in last year's Formula 2 Championship with PREMA Racing.
Alpine
After a disappointing slide to sixth place in the 2023 constructors' championship, Alpine's woes continued with a dismal performance in the season opener of 2024. This poor showing led to the resignations of both Technical Director Matt Harman and Head of Aerodynamics Dirk de Beer.
Despite the shakeup, young Australian talent Jack Doohan remained as a reserve driver for Alpine in 2024, supporting the French pairing of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.
Aston Martin
2022 Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovic once again recruited as a reserve driver behind Lance Stroll and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
McLaren
IndyCar driver Alex Palou will fill the role of reserve driver at McLaren behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, joined by Le Mans winner Ryo Hirakawa.
Stake F1
Theo Pourchaire, the 2023 F2 champion, joins the Stake F1 team as a reserve driver alongside Zane Maloney, the 2022 Formula 3 Rookie of the Year. Both youngsters are on the F1 radar and could be future contenders for a full-time seat.
Haas
Haas employed Pietro Fittipaldi as a reserve driver in 2022, and the Brazilian will once again fill the role behind Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg in 2024, sharing duties with Ferrari reserve Oliver Bearman, who already stepped in to fill Carlos Sainz's seat at the Saudi Arabian GP weekend.
Williams
Williams are the only team that have not announced a reserve for 2024. In previous years, Williams have been able to call on the Mercedes reserve pool if needed.
| Team | Reserve Driver(s) |
|---|---|
| Red Bull | Liam Lawson |
| Mercedes | Mick Schumacher, Frederik Vesti |
| Ferrari | Oliver Bearman, Antonio Giovinazzi, Robert Shwartzman |
| McLaren | Ryo Hirakawa, Pato O'Ward |
| Aston Martin | Felipe Drugovich |
| Alpine | Jack Doohan |
| Haas | Pietro Fittipaldi, Oliver Bearman |
| Stake F1 Team | Theo Pourchaire, Zane Maloney |
| Visa Cash App RB | Liam Lawson |
| Williams | TBC |
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F1 Standings
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Constructor Standings 2024
- 01 Red Bull Racing Great Britain30102 Ferrari Italy25203 McLaren Great Britain21204 Mercedes Great Britain12405 Aston Martin Great Britain58
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Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Teams
- Aston Martin
- BWT Alpine
- Ferrari
- Haas F1 Team
- McLaren
- Mercedes
- Red Bull Racing
- Stake F1 Team
- Visa Cash App RB
- Williams
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- AWS Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
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