The FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, has officially unveiled the entry list for the much-anticipated 2026 racing season. This comprehensive list provides crucial details about each team's driver numbers, the names of the teams, their chassis designs, and the power units they will use, along with the companies associated with them.
Among the notable highlights, there are three significant changes to driver numbers compared to the previous 2025 season. Max Verstappen, who previously held the number 33 as his permanent identifier and wore number 1 as the reigning champion, will now don the number 3. In a twist of fate, Lando Norris, having emerged as the new champion, will take the prestigious number 1 for himself. Additionally, rookie Arvid Lindblad will be assigned the number 41, marking an exciting milestone in his early career.
Here’s a complete look at the driver numbers:
- 81 Oscar Piastri
- 1 Lando Norris
- 63 George Russell
- 12 Andrea Kimi Antonelli
- 3 Max Verstappen
- 6 Isack Hadjar
- 16 Charles Leclerc
- 44 Lewis Hamilton
- 23 Alexander Albon
- 55 Carlos Sainz
- 41 Arvid Lindblad
- 30 Liam Lawson
- 18 Lance Stroll
- 14 Fernando Alonso
- 31 Esteban Ocon
- 87 Oliver Bearman
- 27 Nico Hülkenberg
- 5 Gabriel Bortoleto
- 10 Pierre Gasly
- 43 Franco Colapinto
- 11 Sergio Perez
- 77 Valtteri Bottas
The entry list also includes the official names of each team, which are as follows:
- McLaren Racing Limited / McLaren Mastercard F1 Team
- Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited / Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
- Red Bull Racing Limited / Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Ferrari S.p.A. / Scuderia Ferrari HP
- Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited / Atlassian Williams F1 Team
- Racing Bulls S.p.A. / Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team
- AMR GP Limited / Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team
- Haas Formula LLC / TGR Haas F1 Team
- Sauber Motorsport AG / Audi Revolut F1 Team
- Alpine Racing Limited / BWT Alpine Formula One Team
- TWG Cadillac Formula 1 Team LLC / Cadillac Formula 1 Team
In terms of chassis and power unit combinations, here's what fans can expect:
- McLaren / Mercedes
- Mercedes / Mercedes
- Red Bull Racing / Red Bull Ford
- Ferrari / Ferrari
- Atlassian Williams / Mercedes
- Racing Bulls / Red Bull Ford
- Aston Martin Aramco / Honda
- Haas / Ferrari
- Audi / Audi
- Alpine / Mercedes
- Cadillac / Ferrari
This entry list not only sets the stage for the thrilling races ahead but also raises questions about how these changes will impact team dynamics and competitiveness. Will Lando Norris excel as the new champion with the pressure of the number 1? Can rookies like Arvid Lindblad make a significant impact in their debut season? These are just some of the intriguing narratives to follow in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
