The 2026 Formula 1 driver lineup is locked in with 22 drivers across 11 teams, including newcomers Cadillac, shaking things up. Fresh regulations, new engines, and a mix of veterans, champions, and hungry rookies promise pure drama from lights out.
2026 Formula 1 Drivers: A Complete List
McLaren enters as defending champions with their unstoppable duo. Newly crowned World Champion Lando Norris returns for his seventh season, fresh off outscoring everyone in 2025 after that breakthrough Miami win in 2024. Teammate Oscar Piastri, after leading early last year, eyes redemption alongside the Brit in papaya.
Over at Ferrari, Charles Leclerc hits his ninth year with the Scuderia, chasing those elusive team wins after eight GP triumphs. Lewis Hamilton, in his second red season post a tough 2025 debut, bringing his record 105 victories and seven titles. Will the Prancing Horse finally deliver his podium dreams?
Red Bull keeps Max Verstappen, the four-time champ who nearly snatched the 2025 crown by two points. His new partner, Isack Hadjar, steps up from Racing Bulls after a podium at Zandvoort and solid points, replacing Yuki Tsunoda as a test driver.
Mercedes pairs George Russell, who grabbed two 2025 wins, leading the team to P2 in constructors, with sophomore Kimi Antonelli. The Italian rookie impressed with three podiums and a Miami Sprint pole despite early struggles.
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Williams boasts Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, who powered them to fifth in 2025 with two podiums. Sainz, post-Ferrari success, adds smooth operator vibes to Albon’s leadership.
Aston Martin sticks with Fernando Alonso in his 23rd season and 32 wins, alongside Lance Stroll, the Canadian eyeing his second podium since the 2017 Baku.
Racing Bulls fields Liam Lawson, steady after a mid-2025 demotion, and rookie Arvid Lindblad, the F2 youngest winner, making his debut.
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Haas has Esteban Ocon, 2021 Hungary winner, now in year 10, with Ollie Bearman, whose Mexico P4 capped a strong rookie year.
Audi (ex-Sauber) pairs veteran Nico Hulkenberg, finally podium-bound at Silverstone on start 239, with Gabriel Bortoleto, the F2/F3 champ scorer in five 2025 races.
Alpine keeps Pierre Gasly, the 2020 Monza hero, and Franco Colapinto, who stepped up mid-2025 impressively.
Cadillac debuts with returnees Valtteri Bottas (10 wins, 13th season) and Sergio Perez (six Red Bull triumphs).
2026 Formula 1 Drivers
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Lewis Hamilton |
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Isack Hadjar |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Kimi Antonelli |
| Williams | Alex Albon | Carlos Sainz |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Racing Bulls | Liam Lawson | Arvid Lindblad |
| Haas | Esteban Ocon | Ollie Bearman |
| Audi | Nico Hulkenberg | Gabriel Bortoleto |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Franco Colapinto |
| Cadillac | Valtteri Bottas | Sergio Perez |
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