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The FIA has published the official entry list for the 2026 F1 season, confirming that Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will switch to new racing numbers.
The official entry list for the 2026 Formula 1 season has been released by the FIA, indicating that Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will change their racing numbers next year. Norris, the current World Champion, will run with the prestigious number one plate on his McLaren, while Verstappen will switch to number 3 on his Red Bull, replacing the number one he held since 2021.
Arvid Lindblad will be the sole rookie on the grid, joining the Racing Bulls team with number 41. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make a return with Cadillac, maintaining their previous numbers: Bottas with 77 and Perez with 11.
Notable changes include Sauber’s participation under the Audi banner and McLaren’s partnership with Mastercard, competing as McLaren Mastercard F1 Team. Toyota will replace MoneyGram as Haas’ title sponsor, leading to the team’s renaming to TGR Haas F1 Team starting in 2026.
