FIA Reveals F1 2026 Entry List As Two Names Make A Debut

If you thought the 2025 season was packed with drama, hold on tight, the FIA just dropped the F1 2026 entry list, and it’s already sparking buzz across the paddock. With 11 teams confirmed, including newcomers Cadillac and a surprise nod to Sauber, the grid is shaping up for another thrilling chapter. Two big names are making their grand prix return, while champions switch numbers and rookies step up. Let’s break it down.​

FIA Reveals F1 2026 Entry List

The F1 2026 entry list confirms Cadillac as F1’s 11th team, entering as Cadillac Formula 1 Team with Ferrari power units. Racing veterans Sergio Perez (car 11) and Valtteri Bottas (car 77) headline the lineup, marking their comeback after sitting out 2025. Perez brings his proven race-winning edge, while Bottas adds steady experience to the American outfit’s debut. This duo could shake up the midfield right away.​

Sauber’s name pops up one last time as Sauber Motorsport AG, even as it transitions to Audi for 2026. The team will race as Audi Revolut F1 Team, thanks to a title deal with fintech giant Revolut. Nico Hulkenberg (car 27) and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto (car 5) are locked in with Audi power. After 33 years, Sauber’s farewell on the legal entry feels like a nod to history, but Audi’s full rebrand promises fresh energy.​

F1 2026 Driver Lineup

Other teams tweaked their identities, too. McLaren upgrades to McLaren Mastercard F1 Team, with champion Lando Norris taking the #1 car alongside Oscar Piastri (81). Norris, the title defender, grabs the top number as tradition demands. Max Verstappen sticks close, switching to #3 at Oracle Red Bull Racing with Isack Hadjar (6), filling the spot left by Yuki Tsunoda, who’s sidelined as reserve.​

Rookies shine bright: 18-year-old Brit Arvid Lindblad debuts at Visa Cash App Racing Bulls with #41, replacing Hadjar, who’s promoted to Red Bull. Williams fields Alexander Albon (23) and Carlos Sainz (55) under Atlassian Williams. Ferrari keeps Charles Leclerc (16) and Lewis Hamilton (44) for Scuderia Ferrari HP. Mercedes pairs George Russell (63) with Andrea Kimi Antonelli (12). Aston Martin Aramco has Lance Stroll (18) and Fernando Alonso (14), Haas becomes TGR Haas with Esteban Ocon (31) and Oliver Bearman (87), and BWT Alpine runs Pierre Gasly (10) and Franco Colapinto (43).​

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Power units mix it up: Red Bull and Racing Bulls on Red Bull Ford, Haas on Ferrari, Cadillac on Ferrari, Aston on Honda, others on Mercedes, Ferrari, or Audi. The grid blends experience with youth, setting the stage for fierce battles under new regulations.

F1 2026 Entry List

This entry list signals big shifts, Cadillac’s arrival expands the field, Perez and Bottas return adds grit, and Lindblad’s debut brings hunger. Verstappen in #3 eyes another title hunt, while Norris defends in #1. Expect fireworks in 2026. Stay tuned as the season builds.

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