P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Here’s who has a place on the 2026 Formula 1 grid…
After a dramatic 2025 F1 season, the focus is now shifting to the 2026 grid lineup. McLaren has secured Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on long-term deals for 2026. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will continue driving for Ferrari, with their contracts extending until at least 2029 and a minimum of two years, respectively. Max Verstappen is tied to Red Bull until the end of 2028 but there are speculations about his future beyond 2025. Mercedes driver lineup for 2026 remains uncertain, with George Russell being a ‘free agent’ post-2025. Aston Martin will retain Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll for the fourth consecutive season, while Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has a multi-year extension, but his 2026 companion is not finalized. Haas’s Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman have contracts extending into 2026. Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s second team, has no confirmed drivers for 2026, with Yuki Tsunoda’s future uncertain. Williams’ lineup includes Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for the upcoming season, and Sauber is transforming into a full Audi works effort, with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto among the confirmed drivers. Cadillac, F1’s new team in 2026, is yet to announce its driver lineup.
