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ESPN.com · Jan 26, 2022

Who are F1's breakout candidates this year?

Formula One is brimming with exciting young talent on the verge of making themselves top tier talents. F1's youth revolution was underlined by Max Verstappen winning the title last year but it's been hard to ignore the rise of several other young stars.

Whether it was Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in 2019 or Lando Norris over the past two years, there are plenty of drivers who are establishing themselves as the stars of F1's immediate future.

Here's a look at four drivers who are well placed to thrive this year.

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