Who will be on the grid this season?

FORMULA ONE returns with Lando Norris out to defend his crown.

The McLaren star ended Max Verstappen‘s run of four titles in a row last year.

But after a couple of months off the track, the drivers return on March 8 for the opening race of the season in Australia.

And excitement is building with a new British star and a new team on the starting grid for 2026.

F1 2026 drivers and teams in full

McLaren

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Ferrari

Red Bull

• Max Verstappen (NED) and Isack Hadjar (FRA)

Mercedes

• George Russell (GB) and Kimi Antonelli (ITA)

Aston Martin

• Fernando Alonso (ESP) and Lance Stroll (CAN)

Cadillac

• Valtteri Bottas (FIN) and Sergio Perez (MEX)

Audi

• Nico Hulkenberg (GER) and Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA)

Williams

• Alex Albon (THA) and Carlos Sainz (ESP)

Alpine

• Pierre Gasly (FRA) and Franco Colapinto (ARG)

Haas

• Esteban Ocon (FRA) and Oliver Bearman (GB)

Racing Bulls

• Liam Lawson (NZL) and Arvid Lindblad (GB)

Who are the new drivers in F1 2026?

There is just one new face this season in the shape of Racing Bulls 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad.

The British-Indian driver, who hails from Surrey, has progressed through the F4, F3 and F2 divisions.

He finished sixth in the F2 standings last season with three wins for Campos Racing.

Other driver movements sees Isack Hadjar become Max Verstappen’s new team-mate at Red Bull after impressing for Racing Bulls in 2025.

Franco Colapinto has secured a full-time spot on the grid with Alpine.

Veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez return for new team Cadillac.

Sauber are now Audi with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.

Who is no longer in F1 for the 2026 season?

Yuki Tsunoda has been demoted by Red Bull to test and reserve driver.

F1 2026 calendar