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Five things you need to know about F1 in 2015
Before another season of Formula One begins, here are five things you really should know.
Verstappen will make his debut aged 17
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In 2014 Formula One saw its biggest ever shake-up with the sport’s rules and regulations being turned on its head. While 2015 isn’t quite as dramatic in terms of change, there are plenty of exciting prospects ahead of the season. RedBull.com takes a look at the five things that are different this year.
Kvyat joins Infiniti Red Bull Racing
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Big movers
This season sees the biggest driver line-up change in recent years, with three of Formula One’s top teams each signing a new driver for the season.
Sebastian Vettel leaving Infiniti Red Bull Racing saw the four-time world champion start a driver market frenzy when he was confirmed at Ferrari alongside fellow world champion, Kimi Raikkonen.
Fernando Alonso has gone back to McLaren with seemingly unfinished business to attend to, while Infiniti Red Bull Racing have put Daniil Kvyat in alongside Daniel Ricciardo, two of the most exciting young talents on the grid.
More power
Last year saw a battle between Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari to master the new Formula One power unit. Now one of Formula One’s most successful engine suppliers are back.
Honda return to power McLaren, a partnership that took the team to four consecutive world drivers’ and constructors’ championships between 1988 and 1991.
Fingers are now thumbs
Despite dramatic engine changes, it was the cars' aesthetics that got people talking at the start of 2014.
The ‘finger’ noses (if you want to be kind) will be replaced by more of a thumb tip in 2015, as the FIA conduct new regulations in an attempt to make Formula One cars look pretty again. Here’s hoping!
Berger won the first race back at Mexico in 1986
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Mexico is back
After years of rumours, Mexico is now officially back on the F1 calendar. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez hosted the last Mexican Grand Prix back in 1992 but despite still hosting the race, the track will see a number of changes made due to modern safety standards.
Despite the removal of the much-loved Peraltada turn, the circuit will no doubt be welcomed back to the calendar by both locals and F1 fans.
Teenage dreams
2015 will see the youngest ever Formula One driver make his debut. Max Verstappen at the age of 17 will make history when he lines up on the grid for Toro Rosso in the Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s team-mate Carlos Sainz will also make his debut at the opening round in Melbourne, aged 20 and completing the youngest line-up in F1 history.
