This is the full 2021 Formula 1 line-up after Hamilton's announcement

It's confirmed. After a bit of a delay, we finally have a full grid for the 2021 season. Only Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton had to confirm, but a contract extension on Monday morning ends the weeks of waiting.

Hamilton will compete with teammate Valtteri Bottas for another Mercedes world title. The competition seems to come mainly from Red Bull Racing with Max Verstappen and newcomer Sergio Perez.

Speaking of newcomers; there are only three teams entering 2021 with exactly the same line-up as last season. At Williams, George Russell and Nicholas Latifi have managed to keep their place, at Alfa Romeo, Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi continue. Mercedes are now the third and final team to join that group. The other seven teams have undergone significant transformations.

We can also expect an exciting silly season for 2022 (when the new regulations enter the premier class of motorsport). Many contracts will then expire again. However, things are far from being complete yet; first, we are going to enjoy the names below for 23 Grands Prix weekends!

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton / Valtteri Bottas
Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen / Sergio Perez
McLaren: Daniel Ricciardo / Lando Norris
Aston Martin: Sebastian Vettel / Lance Stroll
Alpine: Fernando Alonso / Esteban Ocon
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc / Carlos Sainz
AlphaTauri: Pierre Gasly / Yuki Tsunoda
Alfa Romeo: Kimi Raikkonen / Antonio Giovinazzi
Haas F1: Mick Schumacher / Nikita Mazepin
Williams: George Russell / Nicholas Latifi