The new race numbers for the upcoming season and beyond have been confirmed in the official 2014 Formula One entry list that has been published.
The FIA, the sport’s governing body, offered drivers the option to select numbers ranging from 2 to 99, with the defending world champion assigned the #1.
This rule modification aims to enhance the sport’s marketing capabilities.
Sebastian Vettel, the current world champion, has indicated that he will choose #5 if he relinquishes the title he has held since 2010.
His team-mate at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo, has opted for number 3.
Fernando Alonso of Ferrari has selected #14, the same number he wore during his World Karting Championship victory.
In contrast, Kimi Raikkonen, his counterpart, has picked #7, the number that secured him the Formula One world title with Ferrari in 2007.
Jenson Button of McLaren has made a similar choice to Raikkonen, as he will race with #22, the number he carried in his world title year of 2009.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes has chosen his former kart racing number, 44.
Full 2014 entry list
Red Bull Racing
#1 Sebastian Vettel (Germany)
#3 Daniel Ricciardo (Australia)
Mercedes
#44 Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain)
#6 Nico Rosberg (Germany)
Ferrari
#14 Fernando Alonso (Spain)
#7 Kimi Raikkonen (Finland)
Lotus
#8 Romain Grosjean (France)
#13 Pastor Maldonado (Venezuela)
McLaren
#22 Jenson Button (Great Britain)
#20 Kevin Magnussen (Denmark)
Force India
#27 Nico Hulkenberg (Germany)
#11 Sergio Perez (Mexico)
Sauber
#99 Adrian Sutil (Germany)
#21 Esteban Gutierrez (Mexico)
Toro Rosso
#25 Jean-Eric Vergne (France)
#26 Daniil Kvyat (Russia)
Williams
#19 Felipe Massa (Brazil)
#77 Valtteri Bottas (Finland)
Marussia
#17 Jules Bianchi (France)
#TBA Max Chilton (Great Britain)
Caterham
#TBA To be announced (TBA)
#TBA To be announced (TBA)
