From record-breakers to underdog winners – 8 drivers who enjoyed success after leaving F1

The 2025 F1 season will see numerous driver switches across the grid, with only two out of 10 teams running an unchanged line-up this year. Amongst those left without a seat when the music stopped was Kevin Magnussen, and the Dane is now set to embark on a path away from Formula 1 after signing with BMW Motorsport as a works driver.