The Formula One line-ups for the 2026 season have been confirmed with some big changes made including a new Red Bull driver alongside Max Verstappen

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Max Verstappen will have a new Red Bull partner for the 2026 Formula One season(Image: (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images))
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 2026 season with a new Red Bull driver named…
The entire 2026 Formula 1 driver grid is now finalised following the final announcements by the Red Bull-owned teams.
Red Bull Racing will feature a new partnership with Max Verstappen alongside the promoted Isack Hadjar.
The Racing Bulls team will introduce the newest F1 rookie, Arvid Lindblad, who will race alongside Liam Lawson.
The grid expands to 11 teams with the debut of the American manufacturer, Cadillac.
Cadillac has opted for a veteran lineup, securing Grand Prix winners Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for their first season.
The current Sauber team will officially transition into the new Audi works team, retaining Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
McLaren maintains stability by retaining its highly-rated and successful pairing of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Ferrari will continue with its high-profile duo of Charles Leclerc and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes has committed to continuity, keeping George Russell and their young prospect Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Aston Martin will retain their experienced lineup of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as they begin their Honda engine partnership.
Williams enters the new regulation cycle with an unchanged pairing of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.
Alpine will also maintain the status quo, keeping Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto for the 2026 season.