F1 2026 Grid: Every Driver and Team Line-Up Confirmed

All Formula 1 teams have finally nailed down their driver line-ups for 2026, and the grid is already shaping up to be strong as the sport dives headfirst into a radical new rulebook. Red Bull and Racing Bulls were the holdouts, dropping their bombshells last to seal the deal on a full 22-car spectacle—yes, two fresh teams crashing the party and bloating the field like a proper supersized showdown. Chassis and power unit rules will change at the same time, meaning every team must run new cars that could shake up the order from lap one. More drivers scrapping wheel-to-wheel, engines howling under the new formula—it's the kind of shake-up that has us revving already. To help teams adjust, Formula 1 has scheduled three pre-season tests, with the first one planned as a private session.

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With the bigger grid and the new technical package, the 2026 season is set to draw plenty of attention as fans watch how teams and drivers settle into this next chapter for the sport.

McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri stay on as McLaren’s dynamic duo after their multiple victories in 2025. Their consistent performance gives the team valuable continuity as it gears up for the new regulations.

Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar

Max Verstappen leads the charge once again, chasing even more glory with Red Bull. Alongside him, Isack Hadjar steps up from Racing Bulls, replacing Yuki Tsunoda after a strong season in Racing Bulls.

Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

George Russell remains the team’s anchor as Mercedes looks to reclaim its place at the top. Kimi Antonelli gears up for his second season.

Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari continues with the star-studded pairing of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc, determined to clinch a title with the Prancing Horse, continues his charge as Hamilton embarks on his second season at Maranello, determined to add to the team’s glorious history.

Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll

Fernando Alonso stays on to lead Aston Martin into an ambitious new era. With Lance Stroll alongside him, the team is targeting race wins — and perhaps even more — under new team principal Adrian Newey.

Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad

Liam Lawson keeps his place at Racing Bulls, bringing consistency and confidence. He’s joined by F2 graduate Arvid Lindblad, another exciting young talent from the Red Bull stable ready to make his mark.

Williams: Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz

Williams sticks with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz after a strong 2025 campaign. Their combined experience gives the Grove outfit a solid foundation as it tackles the fresh challenge of the 2026 regulations.

Haas: Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman

Haas retains its steady pairing of Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, banking on familiarity to drive progress and stability for the season ahead.

Audi (Currently Sauber): Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto

Nico Hulkenberg stays on to lead Audi into its first season as a full works team. Gabriel Bortoleto remains after a superb rookie year, forming a line-up full of promise and experience.

Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto

Pierre Gasly continues as Alpine’s lead man through a year of change, now powered by Mercedes engines for 2026. Franco Colapinto remains after his late-season surge, as the team strives to claw back ground in the championship.

Cadillac: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas

Sergio Perez brings his proven racecraft to new entrant Cadillac, fresh from his Red Bull stint. Partnering with him is Valtteri Bottas, returning with the American team as it targets an impressive debut in the midfield battle.