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Alessandro Alunni Bravi is set to join a rival F1 team, while significant driver changes unfold for the 2025 season.

Alessandro Alunni Bravi, the former representative of Audi F1, is on the brink of a surprising transition to a rival Formula 1 team. Having effectively taken on the role of team principal for Sauber during the 2023/24 season after Fred Vasseur`s departure to Ferrari, Alunni Bravi`s exit from Audi F1 marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career. Following Audi`s recent full takeover of Sauber, the announcement of his departure was made ahead of what is described as a "new adventure."

Reports from Italian publication Auto Racer indicate that Alunni Bravi has reached an agreement to join an unnamed UK-based team, with an official announcement anticipated soon. In this new position, he is expected to focus primarily on non-F1 matters while also serving as deputy to the team`s managing director.

In other significant developments, Lewis Hamilton has commenced work at Ferrari, signaling a major shift in the driver lineup for the 2025 season. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Aston Martin`s interest in signing Max Verstappen, although he remains under contract with Red Bull. Liam Lawson is set to partner with Verstappen at Red Bull for the upcoming season, following Yuki Tsunoda`s loss of the driver seat.

Pre-season testing is just around the corner, with teams like Ferrari and Racing Bulls gearing up through their Testing of a Previous Car (TPC) programs. Racing Bulls teammates Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar are scheduled for a three-day test at Imola, utilizing the 2023 AlphaTauri AT04, a crucial step for Hadjar ahead of his official F1 debut in March.

The 2025 season will also celebrate Formula 1`s 75th anniversary, featuring new liveries for teams such as Mercedes and Racing Bulls. Carlos Sainz has made a move to Williams after a successful tenure at Ferrari, while McLaren has restructured its driver hierarchy, allowing Oscar Piastri to race alongside Lando Norris. George Russell enters the final year of his contract with Mercedes, and Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver.

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