F1 2026 drivers: Full Formula 1 grid as new faces lineup on the grid

Formula 1 is dynamic, uncertain, and constantly changing – much like the F1 2026 drivers. You have the 'pay drivers' who essentially bring sponsorship money, the young rookies (see: Arvid Lindblad), and the legends.

But who are the new F1 drivers? Where do they stack up on the grid? Here's a complete look at the 2026 driver lineup ahead of the Australian Grand Prix (March 6-8).

The big news? Sauber teammates Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto will be driving for newcomers Audi, while the team-driver combination to watch will be Lewis Hamilton and Scuderia Ferrari, a pairing that is as messy as ever.

That said, the Brit said the car now has his “DNA” in it. If Ferrari has indeed built a competitive package, Lewis Hamilton could well be in the mix for the Drivers’ Championship, at least according to my F1 2026 predictions.

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