Grid
Driver analysis and points
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
The young Italian prodigy aims to restore glory to the Silver Arrows in the post-Hamilton era.
George Russell
Mercedes
Russell takes on the lead driver role at Brackley, spearheading Mercedes' reconstruction.
Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing
The four-time champion leads the new Red Bull-Ford engine era, aiming to maintain his dominance.
Liam Lawson
Red Bull Racing
The New Zealander takes charge at Red Bull with his sights set on a first world title.
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
The Monégasque shares the leadership of Maranello with Hamilton under the new 2026 regulations.
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
The Briton chases an eighth title in red, in the most ambitious project of his career.
Lando Norris
McLaren
Leading Woking, Norris chases the world title under the new 2026 regulations.
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
The Australian stands out for his surgical precision and nerves of steel in the championship fight.
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
The Spaniard kicks off the Honda era at Aston Martin, chasing a new title to place him among the greats.
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
The Canadian continues as a pillar of stability in the Silverstone project alongside Honda.
Esteban Ocon
Haas
He brings race-winning experience to lead the growth of the American Haas team.
Oliver Bearman
Haas
The young Ferrari Academy talent looks to confirm his potential alongside Ocon at Haas.
Nico Hülkenberg
Audi F1 Team
The experienced German driver leads Audi's historic entry into Formula 1.
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi F1 Team
The great Brazilian talent makes his F1 debut as Audi's bet on the future.
Pierre Gasly
Alpine
The team's standard-bearer, Gasly aims to return Alpine to the fight for podiums.
Jack Doohan
Alpine
The Australian, son of legend Mick Doohan, consolidates his place within the Enstone setup.
Yuki Tsunoda
Racing Bulls
The Japanese driver continues to evolve at Faenza, bringing explosive pace and experience to the team.
Isack Hadjar
Racing Bulls
The Franco-Algerian talent steps up to Red Bull following a brilliant 2025 season at Racing Bulls.
Alexander Albon
Williams
Williams' technical leader, the Thai driver has been key to the team's resurgence at Grove.
Carlos Sainz
Williams
The Madrileño leads Williams' reconstruction project at Grove with experience and ambition.
Sebastian Vettel
Aston Martin
The four-time German world champion, dominant force of the Red Bull era and idol of Maranello.
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac F1 Team
The Finn brings veteran experience to the debutant American Cadillac team in 2026.
Daniel Ricciardo
Racing Bulls
The "Honey Badger", winner of 8 Grands Prix, concluded his second stint in the Red Bull family in 2024.
Kevin Magnussen
Sin equipo
After leaving Haas in 2024, the Dane left his mark as one of the most combative drivers on the grid.
Logan Sargeant
Williams
The American driver represented Williams during the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Formula 1.
Zhou Guanyu
Kick Sauber
The first Chinese driver in F1 history, recognised for his consistency and clean racing.
Nyck De Vries
AlphaTauri
The Formula 2 and Formula E champion contested ten Grands Prix with AlphaTauri in 2023.
Franco Colapinto
Alpine
The Argentine talent moves to Alpine following his explosive debut with Williams in 2024.
Mick Schumacher
Haas
Son of the legendary Michael Schumacher, he raced with Haas in 2021–2022 before becoming Mercedes' reserve driver.
Sergio Pérez
Cadillac F1 Team
The Mexican leads Cadillac's ambitious F1 entry following his successful stint at Red Bull.