2026 Formula 1 Season: Analysis of the Teams and Their Drivers
The new 2026 Formula 1 season is presented with familiar faces and some interesting new features. The teams mostly maintain their driver lineups, with the incorporation of young talents and the return of experienced competitors. Below, an analysis of each team, their drivers, and the expectations for the championship. The first Grand Prix of the season will be held in Australia on March 8th. Fans eagerly await the start of the competition, with new regulations and exciting duels on the track.McLaren
Lando Norris, 26 years old, and Oscar Piastri, 24, make up the McLaren duo. Norris, after his first world title in 2025, will seek to consolidate. Piastri, who led the championship for much of the season, will seek revenge. The pair proved to be a winning combination, securing the constructors’ title for the second consecutive time in 2025.
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Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, 28 years old, and Lewis Hamilton, 41, form the Ferrari team. The union between the most successful driver in history and the most decorated team in the sport did not have the best start in 2025. 2026 offers new hopes with a new car, new regulations and a new race engineer for Hamilton. Leclerc will seek to fight for the championship from the start.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
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Red Bull
Max Verstappen, 28 years old, and Isack Hadjar, 21, make up the Red Bull team. Hadjar moves up from Racing Bulls, replacing a teammate of Verstappen. Verstappen will seek to maintain his dominance, while Red Bull will try to regain its best form after a less successful 2025 season.
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Mercedes
George Russell, 27 years old, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 19, are the Mercedes drivers. Both drivers were confirmed for one more year by the team principal, Toto Wolff. With Mercedes and George Russell as favorites, anticipation grows. Antonelli will seek to consolidate after a promising debut year.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso, 44 years old, and Lance Stroll, 27, will compete for Aston Martin. The team has high expectations with its new car and leadership. Alonso and Stroll will have Adrian Newey as their boss and designer, who always wanted to work with Alonso. The team has made several changes that give it a renewed focus.
Fernando Alonso
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Alpine
Pierre Gasly, 29, and Franco Colapinto, 22, will continue with Alpine. Colapinto will seek to score points for the French team. Flavio Briatore returns to the head of Alpine, which made big changes in 2025 and now has a partnership with Mercedes as an engine supplier.
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Haas
Esteban Ocon, 29 years old, and Oliver Bearman, 20, make up the Haas team. The team hopes to continue the good performance of 2025. Bearman has been confirmed after his promising debut year, forming a solid duo with Ocon.
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Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, 23, and Arvid Lindblad, 18, will be the drivers for Racing Bulls. Lindblad is the only rookie of the season, coming from the Red Bull Academy. Lawson will seek to establish himself as the team’s main driver. The dynamics at RB are crucial, as the drivers seek to impress Red Bull.
(From left to right) Alan Permane, team director of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, and Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls.
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Williams
Alex Albon, 29, and Carlos Sainz, 31, will form the Williams team. Williams’ strategy with both drivers was successful last year. The team will seek to improve its performance, hoping that the reliability problems are resolved with a new engine and components.
Audi (formerly Sauber)
Nico Hülkenberg, 38 years old, and Gabriel Bortoleto, 21, are Audi’s drivers. A new name, brand, engine and car, but the same team. The Audi project looks promising. The German team has Hülkenberg and the young Bortoleto, a talent to watch.
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Cadillac
Sergio Pérez, 36 years old, and Valtteri Bottas, 36, will race for Cadillac. A new team with two experienced drivers. Both drivers return to F1 with a new challenge and focus. Cadillac’s arrival in F1 has generated controversy, but the moment has arrived.
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