Formula 1 marks a historic expansion to 11 teams and 22 cars for the first time since 2016 – Here’s the full 2026 F1 driver line-up with every seat now confirmed.
The fully locked-in grid features a blend of established champions, rising stars, and surprise comebacks, setting the stage for an intensely competitive season as the sport welcomes sweeping regulation changes.
Red Bull Racing retains its cornerstone in four-time world champion Max Verstappen, whose contract extends through the end of 2028. Partnering him is Isack Hadjar who was promoted from Racing Bulls with his deal covering at least 2026.
Across at the sister team, Liam Lawson retains his seat for 2026 while Formula 2 graduate Arvid Lindblad steps up as Red Bull’s latest academy product, with both drivers’ contracts based on the team’s characteristic one-year rolling structure.
Full 2026 F1 driver line-up
| Driver | Team | Contract Length |
|---|---|---|
| Lando Norris | McLaren | Long-term |
| Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 2026 |
| Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | Multi-year |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Multi-year |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 2028 |
| Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 2026 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | Multi-year |
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 2026 |
| Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 2026 |
| Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 2025 and beyond |
| Pierre Gasly | Alpine | Long term |
| Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 2026 |
| Esteban Ocon | Haas | Multi-year |
| Oliver Bearman | Haas | Multi-year |
| Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 2026 |
| Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 2026 |
| Alex Albon | Haas | 2025 |
| Carlos Sainz | Haas | Beyond 2026 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | Multi-year |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | Multi-year |
| Sergio Perez | Cadillac | Multi-year |
| Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | Multi-year |
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McLaren enters 2026 with Lando Norris locked into a multi-year extension beyond 2025 as Oscar Piastri complements him on a deal running until at least 2028, extended on the eve of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s 2026 assault hinges on the blockbuster duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Hamilton’s multi-year deal is widely reported to span through 2026 and include a 2027 option, as Leclerc’s extension covers beyond 2024 into at least 2026.
Mercedes secures continuity with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, both renewed for 2026—Russell’s pact including a performance-triggered 2027 extension, placing his destiny in his results.
Aston Martin banks on Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, both on multi-year contracts through at least 2026.
Williams boasts Alex Albon on a multi-year pact through at least 2026, while Carlos Sainz joins on a deal to 2026 with extensions possible to 2028.
Alpine commits to Pierre Gasly, extended through 2028 in a three-year deal announced at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, teaming up with Franco Colapinto whose 2026 deal was confirmed at Sao Paulo.
Audi’s Sauber takeover fields Nico Hulkenberg and Brazilian prodigy Gabriel Bortoleto on multi-year terms for 2026. Haas continues with Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon, both on multi-year contracts as well.
Cadillac will make its debut as the 11th team on the 2026 F1 grid fielding Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez on multi-year deals, leveraging their 10 grand prix wins for grid survival.
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