F1 teams 2026

Welcome to GPblog’s F1 teams page. Here you will find a complete overview of all Formula 1 teams competing in the 2026 season. You can also find the latest championship standings, as well as profiles of Red Bull Racing and all other teams, including results and the latest F1 news.

Although the 2026 Formula 1 season is associated with major changes due to the introduction of new regulations, the driver line-ups remain more stable than expected. With the new rules in place, it is unclear how teams compare to each other, which has limited movement in the driver market. Drivers are reluctant to commit without knowing whether a team will be competitive, while teams understand that stronger performance increases their chances of attracting top talent. As a result, many parties have chosen to wait and assess the situation during 2026.

One major change is the number of cars on the grid. Where Formula 1 typically featured 20 drivers in recent years, that number rises to 22 in 2026. American team Cadillac joins the grid, bringing in Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its driver line-up.

Among the existing ten teams, only two have changed their line-ups compared to the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls. Max Verstappen is joined by Isack Hadjar at Red Bull Racing, with the French driver promoted from Racing Bulls to replace Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda remains with the team as a reserve driver. At Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson is joined by rookie Arvid Lindblad.

The other eight teams start the season in Melbourne unchanged. Lewis Hamilton remains at Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc despite a difficult first season with the team. McLaren, which won the constructors’ championship in 2025, continues with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as it aims to remain competitive in the new era. Mercedes is expected to challenge with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, who is no longer considered a rookie.

In the midfield and at the back of the grid, stability also prevails. Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon remain at Williams, much to the satisfaction of team principal James Vowles. Haas continues with Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, although Bearman has been linked with a future move to Ferrari as a potential replacement for Hamilton. At Alpine, Pierre Gasly remains under long-term contract, while the team has retained Franco Colapinto for 2026 despite mixed results.

Lance Stroll continues at Aston Martin and remains secure in his seat as the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll. His teammate is Fernando Alonso, now 44, who could be entering his final season in Formula 1.

Finally, Sauber has completed its transition into Audi following the 2025 season. While the team’s identity has changed, the driver line-up remains the same. Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto will continue to race for the Swiss-based team in 2026.