🏎️ 2025 F1 Rookies: Mid-Season Report & Fan Gear You’ll Want To Wear

🏎️ 2025 F1 Rookies: Mid-Season Report & Fan Gear You’ll Want To Wear

The 2025 Formula 1 season has delivered drama, rain, and rising stars—and at the heart of it all is one of the most exciting rookie classes in years. From Kimi Antonelli’s fearless debut with Mercedes to Isack Hadjar’s quiet consistency, these newcomers are shaking up the grid.

At TheTeeShop, we’re celebrating the next generation of F1 talent with exclusive t-shirts for the rookies you’re already rooting for. Here’s how they’re doing—and what to wear while you cheer them on.

🇮🇹 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

Mid-Season Verdict: Fast, fearless, and already on the podium.
Highlights: Youngest pole sitter (Miami Sprint), first podium (Canada), led laps in Japan.
Challenges: 4 DNFs, including Monaco and Austria.
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View the front of the black Andrea Kimi Antonelli T-Shirt, featuring "Andrea Kimi ANTONELLI" and the number "12". Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.View the front of the white Andrea Kimi Antonelli T-Shirt, featuring "Andrea Kimi ANTONELLI" and the number "12" in teal. Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.

Front view of the I ♥ KIMI t-shirt with an Italian flag heart – a tribute to Kimi Antonelli and Italian motorsport fans.Front view of the black Kimi Antonelli “MILK” T-Shirt featuring the bold slogan in Mercedes AMG gradient colours.

🇫🇷 Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)

Mid-Season Verdict: Quietly consistent and climbing.
Highlights: P6 in Monaco, regular points finishes.
Challenges: Early crash in Melbourne, but recovered well.
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Blue, white, and red heart with bold ISACK print – a patriotic nod to France’s F1 future.Blue and green Racing Bulls heart with bold ISACK print – a fan favourite for F1 followers.

View the front of the white Isack Hadjar T-Shirt, featuring "Isack Hadjar" and the number "6" in blue with green outlines. Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.Bold red heart and ISACK print – perfect for fans of F1’s next big name.

🇬🇧 Oliver Bearman (Haas)

Mid-Season Verdict: Fast but still finding his rhythm.
Highlights: P8 in China from P17, strong race pace.
Challenges: Grid penalties and a few rookie errors.
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View the front of the black Oliver Bearman T-Shirt, featuring "Oliver Bearman" and the number "87" in white and red. Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.View the front of the white Oliver Bearman T-Shirt, featuring "Oliver Bearman" and the number "87" in white and red. Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.

Bold Union Jack heart and Ollie print – a must-have for British F1 fans.Front view of the I ♥ OLLIE t-shirt with a grey heart and red border – a tribute to Ollie Bearman and Haas F1.

🇧🇷 Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)

Mid-Season Verdict: A slow start, but showing promise.
Highlights: First points in Austria, outqualifying his teammate.
Challenges: Needs more consistency.
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View the front of the white Gabriel Bortoleto T-Shirt, featuring "BORTOLETO" and the number "5" in bright green. Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.View the front of the black Gabriel Bortoleto T-Shirt, featuring "BORTOLETO" and the number "5" in bright green. Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.

🇳🇿 Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

Mid-Season Verdict: Rebuilding after Red Bull demotion.
Highlights: P6 in Austria, P8 in Monaco.
Challenges: Needs a strong second half to secure his future.
🛒 Click: For Our Lawson Tees

Front view of the Liam Lawson Racing Bulls T-Shirt in white, featuring the name and number of Liam Lawson in bold Racing Bulls colours.

🇦🇷 Franco Colapinto (Alpine)

Mid-Season Verdict: Yet to make a big impact.
Highlights: Two P13 finishes.
Challenges: Still looking for his first points.
🛒 Click: For Our Franco Tees 
View the front of the pink Franco Colapinto Alpine F1 Driver T-Shirt, featuring "COLAPINTO" and the number "43". Perfect for F1 fans and petrol heads.Check out the front view of our Franco Colapinto Driver White T-Shirt, featuring bold text and graphics celebrating Franco Colapinto's F1 career.

Front view of the I ♥ FRANCO t-shirt with an Argentinian flag heart – a tribute to Franco Colapinto and his home nation.Red heart and bold FRANCO print – a timeless tribute to Argentina’s F1 hopeful.


🛒 Why F1 Fans Love Our Rookie Tees

 Original Designs: Created for fans who love the next generation of F1

 Premium Quality: Soft, breathable cotton for race-day comfort

 Limited Edition: Grab them before they’re gone

 Perfect Gift: For new fans or long-time F1 followers


📣 Support the Future of F1 in Style

Whether you're backing Antonelli’s inter-team battle or watching Hadjar’s rise, now’s the time to show your support. Our rookie t-shirts are the perfect way to rep your favourite newcomer—and stand out in the crowd.

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