F1 2026 driver line-up: Full grid confirmed

The grid for the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete with several changes from the 2025 season.

After the drama of Lewis Hamilton's switch to Ferrari and the knock-on effects it had on the driver market, this year's 'silly season' was somewhat subdued after Max Verstappen confirmed his intentions to remain with Red Bull and Mercedes ending speculation about George Russell's future by tying the Briton down to a new deal.

Here's everything you need to know about the grid for 2026.

McLaren

• #4 Lando Norris
• #81 Oscar Piastri

In the midst of a tense battle for the Drivers' Championship, both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are tied down to multi-year contracts.

Piastri is contracted until at least 2028, although there have been rumours the Australian may seek a move away from McLaren amidst growing disillusion at team orders in his title fight with Norris.

Mercedes

• #63 George Russell
• #12 Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes confirmed prior to the United States Grand Prix in Austin that both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had signed contract extensions and will race for the team in 2026.

While the details of Russell's contract are yet to be formally announced, it's understood the deal ties him down to the Silver Arrows for several years.

Ferrari

• #16 Charles Leclerc
• #44 Lewis Hamilton

In arguably the biggest move in F1 history, it was announced prior to the 2024 season that Lewis Hamilton would make the switch to Ferrari in 2025.

It's not quite worked out for the seven-time world champion, with both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc hindered by Ferrari's competitiveness, but they will be hoping the new regulations in 2026 will ensure they're fighting at the front for race victories.

Hamilton is tied down until the end of 2026 with the option of a further year, while Leclerc is contracted to several more years.

Red Bull

• #1 Max Verstappen
• #6 Isack Hadjar

Despite rumours of a possible switch to Mercedes, Max Verstappen pledged his allegiance to Red Bull for 2026 and his current deal with the Austrian constructor expires in 2028.

Verstappen's future beyond the end of next season will depend on how competitive Red Bull are under the new regulations, especially with the commencement of a new power unit partnership with Ford.

Isack Hadjar will make the transition from Racing Bulls following an impressive rookie campaign and he replaces Yuki Tsunoda.

Aston Martin

• #14 Fernando Alonso
• #18 Lance Stroll

2026 could mark one final opportunity for Fernando Alonso to get his hands on an elusive third world championship and the Spaniard is contracted until the end of next season.

He will be accompanied by Stroll, the son of Aston Martin's owner Lawrence Stroll, who has been a permanent feature of the team's driver line-up since joining under their previous Racing Point guise in 2019.

Racing Bulls

• #30 Liam Lawson
• #41 Arvid Lindblad

There was plenty of intrigue concerning Racing Bulls' line-up for 2026 and the team have confirmed Liam Lawson will remain with them for another campaign.

Following Hadjar's promotion to Red Bull, Arvid Lindblad has made a swift ascent into Formula 1 after just one season in F2, with the 18-year-old rated highly in the Red Bull Junior Team programme.

Alpine

• #10 Pierre Gasly
• #43 Franco Colapinto

Pierre Gasly signed a new multi-year extension in June 2024 and the Frenchman will be hoping for a significant upturn in performance next year.

Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan prior to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix and despite a difficult year, the Argentine fended off competition from Paul Aron for the available second seat and will remain with the team for the 2026 season.

Haas

• #87 Oliver Bearman
• #31 Esteban Ocon

Last year marked a seismic change at Haas with Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen being replaced by Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.

Both Ocon and Bearman committed to multi-year deals with the American constructor.

Williams

• #23 Alex Albon
• #55 Carlos Sainz

Alexander Albon agreed to a new long-term contract with Williams in May 2024, which will keep him in the seat until the end of 2027.

Carlos Sainz, who joined from Ferrari on a two-year agreement, has an option to extend for a further year.

Audi

• #27 Nico Hulkenberg
• #5 Gabriel Bortoleto

With Sauber set to transition into the Audi F1 factory team in 2026, the building blocks of their entry were assembled at the start of this year as Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto completed a new-look driver line-up.

Both Hulkenberg and Bortoleto agreed to multi-year contracts.

Cadillac

• #11 Sergio Perez
• #77 Valtteri Bottas

Following months of speculation, new Formula 1 entrant Cadillac announced at the end of August that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will be their drivers for their debut campaign in 2026.

The experienced duo return after a year away, with Perez axed by Red Bull and Bottas released by Sauber at the end of the 2024 season.

Both drivers have committed to multi-year contracts.