The 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. 

With new technical regulations, engine changes, and a brand-new team, the grid is now fully confirmed. But who is driving for which team? Here’s the complete team-by-team guide for the 2026 F1 drivers.

Red Bull Racing

2026 Drivers:

• Max Verstappen - staying
• Isack Hadjar - promoted from Red Bull junior program

Red Bull Racing confirms Verstappen as their lead driver, paired with rookie sensation Hadjar, who moves up from the Racing Bulls junior team. Hadjar replaces Yuki Tsunoda, who transitions to a reserve/test role. This pairing blends proven experience with emerging talent.

Racing Bulls (Red Bull Junior Team):

• Liam Lawson - staying
• Arvid Lindblad - F1 debut

Racing Bulls continues to serve as Red Bull’s talent pipeline, giving young drivers a platform to prove themselves in Formula 1. Liam Lawson retains his seat, bringing experience and consistency, while Arvid Lindblad steps up for his debut, marking an exciting entry for one of the sport’s brightest new talents.

Ferrari

2026 Drivers:

• Charles Leclerc - staying
• Lewis Hamilton - staying

Ferrari maintains stability with Leclerc leading the team alongside Hamilton, whose experience and championship-winning pedigree will guide the team through the new regulations.

2025 Drivers: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes

2026 Drivers:

• George Russell - staying
• Kimi Antonelli - staying

Mercedes continues with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Russell remains the lead driver, while Antonelli, who was also a Mercedes driver in 2025, continues as a full-time seat, ensuring stability and continuity.

2025 Drivers: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

McLaren

2026 Drivers:

• Lando Norris - staying
• Oscar Piastri - staying

McLaren keeps their young, proven pairing intact, giving the team continuity and consistency as regulations change.

2025 Drivers: Norris and Piastri.

Aston Martin

2026 Drivers:

• Fernando Alonso - staying
• Lance Stroll - staying

Aston Martin focuses on continuity. Alonso and Stroll bring experience and stability as the team adapts to new regulations and Honda-powered engines.

2025 Drivers: Alonso and Stroll.

Alpine

2026 Drivers:

• Pierre Gasly - staying
• Franco Colapinto - staying

Gasly leads Alpine with Colapinto now confirmed full-time. Colapinto replaces Jack Doohan from mid-2025, providing stability while promoting talent from within.

2025 Drivers: Gasly and Doohan/Colapinto.

Audi

2026 Drivers:

• Gabriel Bortoleto - staying
• Nico Hülkenberg - staying

Audi’s entry keeps the existing Sauber drivers, ensuring continuity during the team’s transition to manufacturer-backed operations.

2025 Drivers: Bortoleto and Hülkenberg.

Haas

2026 Drivers:

• Esteban Ocon - staying
• Oliver Bearman - staying

Haas retains its 2025 driver pair for 2026. Ocon and Bearman provide experience and continuity as Haas adapts to new regulations.

2025 Drivers: Ocon and Bearman.

Williams

2026 Drivers:

• Alex Albon - staying
• Carlos Sainz - staying

Williams retains its 2025 pair for 2026. Both drivers are under multi-year contracts, providing consistency for the team as they adjust to the new rules.

2025 Drivers: Albon and Sainz.

Cadillac

2026 Drivers:

• Sergio Pérez - confirmed
• Valtteri Bottas - confirmed

Cadillac makes its highly anticipated Formula 1 debut in 2026, marking the first American manufacturer entry in the modern F1 era. The team has assembled a veteran driver pairing to anchor its first season. Sergio Pérez returns to a race seat after leaving Red Bull, bringing championship experience and race-winning skill. Valtteri Bottas transitions from a reserve role into a full-time seat, providing consistency, technical feedback, and reliability as the team develops its first F1 car.

Cadillac’s debut is not just about drivers; it represents a major manufacturer-backed project, aiming to compete at the top level quickly. With significant investment in aerodynamics, power units, and engineering talent, expectations are high for this new entrant. The combination of Pérez’s racecraft and Bottas’s experience gives Cadillac a strong foundation to establish itself on the grid.

2026 is sure to be an exciting season for Formula One, with new drivers, teams and exciting rule changes. Secure your spot at one of our worldwide Formula One tours, the perfect trip for any F1 fan, here.