Overview
- Red Bull Racing confirmed Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen in 2026, closing the question over its second seat.
- Racing Bulls retained Liam Lawson and promoted Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad, who is set to be the only rookie on the 2026 grid.
- Yuki Tsunoda lost his race seat and will stay with the organization as a test and reserve driver next season, according to his statement and team communications.
- The field is locked at 11 teams and 22 drivers; Cadillac’s entry with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas is reported by multiple outlets.
- Focus turns to the new rules cycle, with Alpine confirming Franco Colapinto and a January 23 Barcelona car reveal, plus power‑unit realignments including Red Bull/Ford, Aston Martin/Honda and Alpine as a Mercedes customer.