2005 Formula One season

Drivers and constructors

The following teams and drivers are currently competing in mark the 2005 FIA Formula One World Championship.

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Teams - Drivers - 2005 - FIA - Formula One - World Championship

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Driver changes

The most noticeable change to the 2005 season is its driver lineup — only 7 drivers are racing for the same team with which they began the 2004 season. Another 7 drivers have switched to new squads this year, which has also seen the return of 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve after nearly a year's absence. With Fisichella returning, in sorts, to Renault, he promises an interesting matchup for younger teammate Alonso. Other intriguing '05 driver pairings include: the fire and ice combination of Montoya and Räikkönen at McLaren; Webber and Heidfeld at Williams; and veterans Trulli and Ralf Schumacher at Toyota. There are also four rookie drivers in 2005: Christijan Albers, Tiago Monteiro, Patrick Friesacher, and Narain Karthikeyan (the first ever Indian F1 driver).

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1997 - Jacques Villeneuve - Fisichella - Renault - Alonso - Montoya - Räikkönen - McLaren - Webber - Heidfeld - Williams - Trulli - Ralf Schumacher - Toyota - Christijan Albers - Tiago Monteiro - Patrick Friesacher - Narain Karthikeyan - Indian

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Team changes

Red Bull Racing, which has taken over the now-defunct Jaguar team, are running Cosworth engines this season. Red Bull's lead driver is veteran Scotsman David Coulthard, paired with Christian Klien, the '04 Jaguar driver. Red Bull has gotten off to a great start in 2005, scoring 11 points (one more than last year, as Jaguar) after the first two events. Jordan Grand Prix has been purchased by Midland Racing, although the team will still be known as Jordan until next year; they are running Toyota engines, but struggling to find pace. Sauber switched from Bridgestone to Michelin tyres over the winter, further severing their ties with the Ferrari team.

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Red Bull Racing - Jaguar - Cosworth - Scotsman - David Coulthard - Christian Klien - Jordan Grand Prix - Midland Racing - Toyota - Bridgestone - Michelin - Ferrari

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Shortly after the United States Grand Prix, Peter Sauber sold BMW a majority share in his Sauber team, which announced its intention to run as BMW's factory team in 2006.

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United States Grand Prix - Peter Sauber - BMW - Sauber

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