“2026 brings a grid reshaped by youth, experience, and bold team decisions.”
The full grid for the 2026 Formula 1 season has been confirmed, featuring experienced champions, rising stars, and new rookies. The season will also see fresh technical rules and the entry of a brand-new team.
Red Bull promoted Isack Hadjar to race alongside Max Verstappen, while their sister team Racing Bulls will field rookie Arvid Lindblad with Liam Lawson. Yuki Tsunoda moves to a reserve role.
Mercedes keeps George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, McLaren retains Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Ferrari continues with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Cadillac joins F1 with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez. Audi keeps Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. Alpine, Aston Martin, Haas, and Williams maintain their line-ups with Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto, Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll, Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman, and Carlos Sainz & Alex Albon respectively.
With veterans and newcomers on the grid, plus major rule changes, the 2026 season promises exciting and unpredictable racing.
