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F1 2026 grid SET as Red Bull complete driver jigsaw puzzle
With the recent announcement of 2026 lineups by Red Bull and Racing Bulls, the full roster of 22 drivers for the upcoming F1 season has been revealed. The inclusion of Cadillac will result in a total of 22 drivers on the grid for each race weekend, a first since 2016, including the return of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas to full-time racing. Unlike in 2025, which saw six debutants, Melbourne in 2026 will only feature one rookie driver. The Racing Bulls team will consist of Arvid Lindblad alongside Liam Lawson, while Red Bull will have Isack Hadjar as Yuki Tsunoda exits the grid. Amid a relatively calm silly season, Max Verstappen leads the early championship predictions, closely trailed by Lando Norris, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri. The odds suggest Cadillac may not contend immediately, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas among the least favored for the title.
