P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 2026 driver lineup
F1’s 2026 driver lineup has been confirmed with significant changes across teams such as Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes.
Max Verstappen’s new teammate at Red Bull is Frenchman Isack Hadjar, who impressed in his rookie year at Racing Bulls in 2025.
Yuki Tsunoda will be left without a seat as 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad replaces Hadjar at Racing Bulls.
The introduction of the Cadillac F1 team will include drivers Valtteri Bottas and former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, expanding the grid to 22 drivers for the 2026 season.
McLaren’s driver lineup remains stable with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris securing contract extensions, while Mercedes retains George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for another year.
Ferrari’s lineup is set with Lewis Hamilton alongside Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz stays at Williams, and Racing Bulls entrusts Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson to lead the team in 2026 season.
Aston Martin’s driver lineup remains undisclosed, creating anticipation for the upcoming season.
