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FIA Confirms 2026 F1 Entry List: Norris Takes No. 1, Verstappen Switches to No. 3

The official list confirms driver numbers ahead of Formula 1’s 2026 rules era.

Overview

  • Lando Norris will carry car No. 1 for McLaren in 2026 as the reigning world champion, according to the FIA entry list.
  • Max Verstappen will race with No. 3 for Red Bull rather than returning to 33 after relinquishing the champion’s No. 1.
  • Rookie Arvid Lindblad joins the grid with Racing Bulls using No. 41, while Sergio Perez (11) and Valtteri Bottas (77) return with the new Cadillac entry.
  • The entry list details several rebrands, including McLaren Mastercard F1 Team and TGR Haas F1 Team, with Audi Revolut and Atlassian Williams also named.
  • The confirmations land as F1 shifts to 2026 regulations featuring moveable aero and new Overtake Mode and Boost Mode tools that replace DRS.