Will Lando Norris do the double? After a 2025 year extremely rich in twists and turns, concluded at the end of the suspense in Abu Dhabi (Saudi Arabia) with the coronation of the Briton against Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, it is time to turn to the next Formula 1 season.
On the program: 24 races, the first of which will take place in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2026 according to the calendar published by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). Before that, several test sessions will take place, the first in Barcelona, from January 28 to 30 and the following two in Bahrain from February 11 to 13 then from February 18 to 20. The season will end in Abu Dhabi on December 6.
The drivers, who will now number 22 after Cadillac’s arrival as the eleventh team, are known for the new season. Note the arrival at Red Bull of Isack Hadjar, who will now team up with vice-world champion Max Verstappen.
The drivers’ grid
- McLaren: Lando Norris – Oscar Piastri
- Mercedes: George Russell – Kimi Antonelli
- Ferrari : Charles Leclerc – Lewis Hamilton
- Red Bull : Max Verstappen – Isack Hadjar
- Aston Martin : Fernando Alonso – Lance Stroll
- Haas: Oliver Bearman – Esteban Ocon
- Williams : Alex Albon – Carlos Sainz
- Cadillac : Valtteri Bottas – Sergio Pérez
- Alpine: Pierre Gasly – Franco Colapinto
- Racing Bulls : Liam Lawson – Arvid Lindblad
- Audi: Nico Hülkenberg – Gabriel Bortoleto
The Frenchman was replaced numerically by the Briton Arvid Lindblad (18 years old) at Racing Bulls. The latter will be the only rookie entered this season. The Finn Valtteri Bottas and the Mexican Sergio Pérez will also make their return with the confidence of Cadillac.
