Jonas LeoThe Formula 1 grid for the 2026 season has been solidified following a series of significant announcements, notably from Red Bull, which confirmed changes across its two championship teams. These personnel shifts coincide with one of Formula 1’s most substantial regulatory overhauls in history, promising lighter, smaller cars with a heightened emphasis on electrical power. Furthermore, the sport is set to welcome its 11th team, Cadillac, marking a notable expansion and the return of two experienced drivers to the competitive fray.
Alpine 2026 F1 drivers
Alpine, a team currently navigating its most challenging Formula 1 season to date, finds itself at the bottom of the constructors’ standings after a turbulent year marked by numerous management changes and a lack of on-track performance. The French outfit began 2025 with Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan. However, Doohan’s tenure was cut short after just six rounds due to a failure to score points and involvement in avoidable incidents in Japan and Australia.
His replacement was reserve driver Franco Colapinto, who had joined Alpine following a nine-round stint with Williams at the close of the 2024 season. The 22-year-old Argentine has, however, mirrored Doohan’s struggle to secure points, yet he has been retained for the upcoming season, with the team expressing belief in his long-term potential. Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore acknowledged the challenging environment for the young driver, citing various management reshuffles and a car that has seen no significant upgrades since June, with previous updates failing to yield desired results. Despite these difficulties, veteran driver Pierre Gasly, a grand prix winner, demonstrated his faith in Alpine’s future by signing a new contract in September, committing him to the team until at least the end of 2028, having initially joined at the start of 2023.
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Aston Martin 2026 F1 drivers
Aston Martin is poised to enter its fourth consecutive season with an unchanged driver lineup, featuring Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Alonso, who joined the team in 2023, is contracted through the end of the 2026 season. His future beyond that point remains a subject of considerable speculation, particularly given the 44-year-old Spaniard’s age. Retirement is a possibility, contingent largely on the team’s competitiveness in 2026. Optimism within the team is high due to the high-profile recruitment of legendary designer Adrian Newey, who will also assume the role of team principal next year, alongside Honda’s return as the team’s engine supplier.
A strong performance in 2026 is crucial for Aston Martin, which has consistently operated in the midfield for the past two years. This represents a stagnation after a promising start to 2023, when Alonso secured six podium finishes in the opening eight Grands Prix. Lance Stroll, who has been with the team since 2019 (when it was known as Racing Point), continues to seek his first podium since 2020. His position, however, is significantly more secure than that of his teammate, owing to his father Lawrence Stroll’s ownership of the team, effectively granting him a contract for as long as he desires.
Audi 2026 F1 drivers
Audi will complete its full acquisition of Sauber in 2026, making its official Formula 1 debut with an unchanged driver pairing from the 2025 season: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. Both drivers joined the Swiss outfit in 2025 and are set to embark on their second season as teammates under the new Audi banner.
Their contributions have been instrumental in the significant performance improvements witnessed at Sauber this year, particularly in contrast to the mere four points scored throughout the 2024 campaign. Hulkenberg, for instance, achieved a long-awaited F1 podium with a third-place finish at the British Grand Prix and is on track to record his highest points tally since the 2018 season with Renault. Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto has also impressed during his debut year. While his points total is approximately half that of his veteran teammate, the 21-year-old Brazilian boasts a superior qualifying record. Both drivers are under contract until the end of 2026, and the current trajectory suggests no immediate reason for Sauber/Audi to alter this successful pairing heading into 2027.
Cadillac 2026 F1 drivers
Cadillac has opted for an experienced lineup for its inaugural Formula 1 season, confirming veterans Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its drivers. Both are understood to have signed two-year contracts, with an option for a third year dependent on performance metrics.
Both Perez and Bottas arrive with clear objectives. Perez was released by Red Bull at the end of 2024 after a period of inconsistent form that saw him finish eighth in the championship, significantly behind teammate Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth world title. Bottas, conversely, was not offered a contract renewal by Sauber after failing to score a single point in the 2024 season.
Despite these recent challenges, Cadillac expressed no concerns. CEO Dan Towriss highlighted the combined experience of the pair—a remarkable 527 Grand Prix starts and 16 victories—as a crucial asset for a new, start-up team. Shortly after the driver announcements, former IndyCar star Colton Herta was confirmed as a reserve driver, with Simon Pagenaud, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Charlie Eastwood joining as simulator drivers, bolstering the team’s technical support structure.
Ferrari 2026 F1 drivers
The 2025 Formula 1 season has largely fallen short of Ferrari’s aspirations, with the Scuderia failing to build upon its runner-up finish to McLaren in the previous year. The team is yet to secure a Grand Prix victory this season, managing only seven Sunday podiums. A solitary highlight came with Lewis Hamilton’s sprint race win in Shanghai.
Beyond China, Hamilton’s debut season at Ferrari has been challenging. The seven-time world champion currently sits sixth in the championship standings and has been consistently outperformed by his teammate, Charles Leclerc. Despite this, Hamilton remains contracted for next year, often reiterating that adaptation to a new team and car, especially one not entirely suited to his preferences (the SF-25), requires time. He has expressed a clear ambition to infuse his "DNA" into the 2026 car, leveraging the new regulations to his advantage, and will continue to partner Charles Leclerc.
Leclerc, who has been with Ferrari since 2019, is signed on a multi-year deal. The 28-year-old recently reaffirmed his singular focus on achieving his maiden world championship title with the iconic Scuderia, underscoring his long-term commitment to the team.
Haas 2026 F1 drivers
Haas, akin to Sauber, commenced the 2025 season with an entirely new driver lineup, strategically pairing a seasoned veteran with a promising rookie. Esteban Ocon, the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix winner, joined from Alpine, while Oliver Bearman graduated from Formula 2 for his first full season in the premier category.
Both drivers have delivered commendable performances, with Haas surpassing its 2024 points tally of 58, even if the increased competition might result in a lower constructors’ championship position. A standout moment for the team was Bearman’s fourth-place finish in Mexico, where he contended for a podium for a significant portion of the race. Ocon has also contributed strongly, securing a fifth-place finish in China. The duo will remain teammates for Haas in 2026, though their contractual arrangements beyond that season have not yet been publicly disclosed.
McLaren 2026 F1 drivers
McLaren enters the 2026 season with a stable and highly successful driver pairing in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both secured on long-term contracts. The team has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. When Piastri joined as a rookie in 2023, McLaren had finished fifth in the 2022 championship and endured a difficult start to 2023, failing to score points in the initial two rounds.
However, a series of pivotal mid-season updates dramatically reversed McLaren’s fortunes, culminating in the team clinching the 2024 constructors’ championship, ending a 26-year drought. Both Norris and Piastri have been central to this transformation. Their youth – Norris is 25 and Piastri 24 – combined with their burgeoning talent, makes their long-term commitment understandable as they both pursue their maiden world titles. Norris’s most recent contract, signed in January 2024, was announced as a "multi-year deal" and is widely understood to extend until the end of 2027. Piastri, meanwhile, committed his future in March 2025 with a "multi-year" contract expected to run through 2028.
Mercedes 2026 F1 drivers
Mercedes significantly influenced the 2026 F1 driver market earlier in the season when George Russell revealed in early summer that the Silver Arrows had engaged in discussions with Max Verstappen’s representatives regarding his future. This ignited intense debate over whether the four-time world champion might depart Red Bull and potentially replace either Russell or Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes.
Despite Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull extending until the end of 2028, it was widely understood that several exit clauses were in place, with triggers around the 2025 summer break. One such clause reportedly related to his championship standing; if he was not within the top three by that juncture, he could potentially be released. However, Verstappen’s fourth-place finish in Spa effectively nullified this possibility.
Following this development, Verstappen officially reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull for 2026, clarifying that Russell and Antonelli would indeed remain with the German manufacturer. This was officially confirmed in October. Russell is on a multi-year agreement, while Antonelli’s future beyond 2026 is yet to be determined. The 19-year-old Italian has experienced an inconsistent rookie campaign, showcasing his potential with a sprint pole in Miami and a podium in Canada, but also enduring several incidents. Russell, conversely, has had a near-faultless year, currently holding fourth place in the standings with victories in Montreal and Singapore.
Racing Bulls 2026 F1 drivers
Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s sister team, will introduce Arvid Lindblad to Formula 1 in 2026. The 18-year-old Briton will make the jump directly from Formula 2 after a single season in the feeder series, where he currently sits sixth in the standings with victories in Jeddah and Barcelona, having been fast-tracked through the rigorous Red Bull junior programme.
Lindblad will partner Liam Lawson, who is set for his first full campaign with the Faenza-based squad. Lawson commenced 2025 with Red Bull but was subsequently dropped after two point-less Grands Prix. He has since gradually regained form throughout the 2025 season with Racing Bulls. Despite his efforts, the opportunity to move to Red Bull ultimately went to his 2025 teammate, Isack Hadjar, leading to Yuki Tsunoda’s demotion to a reserve role. While the exact contractual terms for both Racing Bulls drivers have not been officially announced, it is anticipated they are one-year deals for 2026 with options for 2027.
Red Bull 2026 F1 drivers
Max Verstappen is confirmed for his 11th season with Red Bull, following his race-winning debut at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Dutchman has enjoyed an extraordinarily successful tenure, securing four world titles and breaking numerous records. Following his maiden championship in 2021, Verstappen signed his current agreement, which ties him to the team until the end of 2028, firmly establishing Red Bull’s long-term strategy around him.
This singular focus on Verstappen has, however, consistently presented a significant challenge for his teammates. Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and most recently Yuki Tsunoda, have all struggled to match his performance since Daniel Ricciardo’s unexpected departure at the end of 2018. Tsunoda was brought in as Lawson’s replacement for round three of 2025 after four years with the sister team but has encountered similar difficulties with the challenging RB21 chassis. The 25-year-old currently occupies 15th place in the championship, significantly adrift of Verstappen, who is second. This performance led to his demotion to a reserve role for the 2026 season.
Tsunoda will be replaced by Isack Hadjar, who will partner Verstappen at Red Bull after a solid rookie campaign with Racing Bulls, highlighted by a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix. Hadjar’s contractual situation is expected to mirror those of Lawson and Lindblad, likely involving a one-year deal with an option for an extension.
Williams 2026 F1 drivers
Williams enters the 2026 season with a degree of stability, retaining the experienced pairing of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Albon, who joined at the start of 2022, has successfully rebuilt his reputation following his struggles at Red Bull and a sabbatical from F1 in 2021. The Thai-Briton has since established himself as a consistently strong Formula 1 driver, instrumental in leading Williams towards the front of the midfield.
The 2025 season has arguably been Albon’s strongest to date, as he sits eighth in the championship standings, consistently scoring points and currently outperforming his new-for-2025 teammate, Carlos Sainz. Sainz, a four-time Grand Prix winner, joined Williams after being replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. His year has been somewhat inconsistent, perhaps not fully delivering on initial expectations.
Despite a less consistent performance than Albon, Sainz did secure a notable podium finish with a third-place in Baku. The team anticipates improved performance from him next year, particularly as the 2026 car will benefit from his design input. Both Albon and Sainz are currently contracted until the end of the 2026 season, providing Williams with a stable foundation for the upcoming regulatory changes.
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