New to Formula 1, or still mixing up Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls? You’re not alone. With 11 teams and 22 regular drivers on the 2026 F1 grid, there are plenty of names, teammate rivalries and team colors to keep track of.
Whether you’re choosing your first favorite driver or brushing up before F1 Singapore race weekend, here is the full guide on 2026 F1 lineup and current driver standings.
Mercedes: George Russell & Kimi Antonelli
The Silver Arrows are setting the pace—and their teammate battle is worth watching. George Russell brings experience and race-winning credentials, while Kimi Antonelli has turned his second F1 season into a championship-leading campaign. Mercedes heads toward Singapore at the top of the constructors’ standings, with both drivers occupying the first two championship positions.
- Drivers: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
- Team standings: 1st, 556 points.
- Team principal: Toto Wolff.
- 2026 car: W17.
- Base: Brackley, United Kingdom.
- 2026 achievements: 11 Grand Prix wins, 21 podium finishes and 11 pole positions, plus four Sprint victories.
Antonelli has delivered eight Grand Prix victories, while Russell has won in Australia, Austria and Azerbaijan. For Mercedes fans, there has been plenty to celebrate this season.
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari red, two familiar faces and a fan base that lives every lap: welcome to life with the Prancing Horse. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton continue their partnership as Ferrari F1 drivers for a second season, giving supporters two race winners to cheer for. Ferrari remains the only team to have competed in every Formula 1 World Championship season since 1950.
- Drivers: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
- Team standings: 2nd, 405 points.
- Team principal: Frédéric Vasseur.
- 2026 car: SF-26.
- Base: Maranello, Italy.
- 2026 achievements: Two Grand Prix wins and 10 podium finishes, alongside five Sprint podium finishes.
Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, while Leclerc took victory at Silverstone. Both have given the Tifosi—the nickname for Ferrari’s passionate supporters—reasons to keep believing.
McLaren: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri
Papaya fans, your duo is back. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue together after a closely fought 2025 season that ended with Norris winning the drivers’ title and McLaren securing the constructors’ championship. This year, the defending champions are chasing Mercedes and Ferrari rather than leading the pack.
- Drivers: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
- Team standings: 3rd, 316 points.
- Team principal: Andrea Stella.
- 2026 car: MCL40.
- Base: Woking, United Kingdom.
- 2026 achievements: Two Grand Prix wins, seven podium finishes and three pole positions, plus one Sprint victory.
Norris delivered McLaren’s two Grand Prix victories in Hungary and the Netherlands. The papaya celebration hasn’t disappeared—it has just faced tougher competition.
Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen & Isack Hadjar
Sharing a garage with Max Verstappen is no small assignment. Isack Hadjar steps into that challenge after moving up from Racing Bulls, partnering the four-time world champion as Red Bull races with its Red Bull Ford power unit. It’s a pairing that gives fans both an established star and a newer name to follow.
- Drivers: Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.
- Team standings: 4th, 298 points.
- Team principal: Laurent Mekies.
- 2026 car: RB22.
- Base: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
- 2026 achievements: One Grand Prix win, 10 podium finishes and one pole position. (formula1.com)
Verstappen secured Red Bull’s first Grand Prix victory of the season at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on October 4. That gives the team a fresh win to build on heading toward Singapore.
Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson & Arvid Lindblad
Same wider Red Bull family, different team. Racing Bulls runs its own cars and championship campaign, with Liam Lawson alongside Arvid Lindblad. If you enjoy following emerging talent rather than only the biggest names, this is a pairing to keep on your radar.
- Drivers: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.
- Team standings: 5th, 90 points.
- Team principal: Alan Permane.
- 2026 car: VCARB 03.
- Base: Faenza, Italy.
- 2026 achievements: 21 individual Grand Prix top-10 finishes across its cars and four Sprint points. The team has yet to record a Grand Prix podium this season.
Racing Bulls shows why the midfield deserves attention, too. The fight doesn’t have to be for first place to make an overtake worth cheering.
Alpine: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto
Alpine’s 2026 chapter comes with a major change beneath the bodywork: Mercedes power. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto remain the drivers tasked with making the most of it. After finishing last in 2025, the team now sits sixth—giving its supporters a more encouraging championship picture.
- Drivers: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto.
- Team standings: 6th, 68 points.
- Leadership: Flavio Briatore, executive advisor; Steve Nielsen, managing director.
- 2026 car: A526.
- Base: Enstone, United Kingdom.
- 2026 achievements: One Grand Prix pole position and 17 individual Grand Prix top-10 finishes.
Alpine is still waiting for its first Grand Prix podium of 2026, but its current points total already exceeds the 22 points it scored throughout 2025. That’s a meaningful step forward.
Haas: Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman
Haas keeps its combination of experience and emerging talent with Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman. The Ferrari-powered team is racing in the midfield, where a few points can make a noticeable difference to the championship order. For fans who love an underdog battle, Haas offers another reason to watch beyond the front-runners.
- 2026 achievements: Seven individual Grand Prix top-10 finishes and one Sprint point. The team has not scored a Grand Prix podium this season.
- Drivers: Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.
- Team standings: 7th, 27 points.
- Team principal: Ayao Komatsu.
- 2026 car: VF-26.
- Base: Kannapolis, United States.
Audi: Nico Hülkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto
New badge, new power unit, familiar drivers. Audi’s first season as a works team pairs experienced racer Nico Hülkenberg with Gabriel Bortoleto. Following its takeover of Sauber, the manufacturer is establishing its own place on the F1 grid. (formula1.com)
- Drivers: Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
- Team standings: 8th, 17 points.
- Team principal: Mattia Binotto.
- 2026 car: R26.
- Base: Hinwil, Switzerland.
- 2026 achievements: Six individual Grand Prix top-10 finishes, with eighth place its best race result so far, achieved three times.
Williams: Carlos Sainz & Alex Albon
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon return together at Williams. With James Vowles leading the operation and Mercedes power in the FW48, Williams is working to climb the order—but its current ninth-place position shows there is still work to do.
- Drivers: Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.
- Team standings: 9th, 12 points.
- Team principal: James Vowles.
- 2026 car: FW48.
- Base: Grove, United Kingdom.
- 2026 achievements: Six individual Grand Prix top-10 finishes. The team is still chasing its first podium of the season.
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll continue their partnership at Aston Martin. With a two-time world champion in Alonso, Adrian Newey leading the team and Honda supplying the power unit, there are several reasons to follow the green cars—even when the results prove challenging.
- Drivers: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
- Team principal: Adrian Newey.
- 2026 car: AMR26.
- Base: Silverstone, United Kingdom.
- 2026 season so far: 10th in the constructors’ standings with seven points and three individual Grand Prix top-10 finishes. No Grand Prix podiums yet.
Cadillac: Sergio Pérez & Valtteri Bottas
New team, familiar faces. Cadillac joins Formula 1 with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, who bring more than 500 race starts and 16 Grand Prix victories between them. The newcomer uses Ferrari power while General Motors prepares its own power unit for a planned 2029 introduction.
- Drivers: Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas.
- Team standings: 11th, zero points. 2026 car: MAC-26.
- Base: Silverstone, United Kingdom.
- 2026 milestone: Made its Formula 1 debut as the championship’s 11th team.
- Best result so far: 13th place. Cadillac is still searching for its first championship points.
2026 F1 Standings Before the Singapore Grand Prix
Mercedes heads to Singapore leading both championships, with Kimi Antonelli at the top of the drivers’ standings. Here’s how the grid is placed before the Marina Bay race.
- 1st — Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes, 320 points.
- 2nd — George Russell: Mercedes, 236 points.
- 3rd — Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari, 214 points.
- 4th — Charles Leclerc: Ferrari, 191 points.
- 5th — Lando Norris: McLaren, 188 points.
- 6th — Max Verstappen: Red Bull Racing, 188 points.
- 7th — Oscar Piastri: McLaren, 128 points.
- 8th — Isack Hadjar: Red Bull Racing, 96 points.
- 9th — Liam Lawson: Racing Bulls, 65 points.
- 10th — Pierre Gasly: Alpine, 41 points.
- 11th — Arvid Lindblad: Racing Bulls, 38 points.
- 12th — Franco Colapinto: Alpine, 27 points.
- 13th — Oliver Bearman: Haas F1 Team, 20 points.
- 14th — Gabriel Bortoleto: Audi, 10 points.
- 15th — Nico Hülkenberg: Audi, 7 points.
- 16th — Esteban Ocon: Haas F1 Team, 7 points.
- 17th — Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin, 7 points.
- 18th — Carlos Sainz Jr.: Williams, 7 points.
- 19th — Alexander Albon: Williams, 5 points.
- 20th — Yuki Tsunoda: Racing Bulls, 1 point.
- 21st — Lance Stroll: Aston Martin, 0 points.
- 22nd — Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac, 0 points.
- 23rd — Sergio Pérez: Cadillac, 0 points.
Now You Know Who’s Who
So, it’s time to pick your favorite and get race-weekend ready! Are you cheering for papaya, Ferrari red or the Silver Arrows—or backing an underdog? Catch your favorite F1 drivers in action at the Singapore Grand Prix, racing around the Marina Bay Street Circuit from October 9–11, 2026.
All images credit to: @f1, official Instagram of F1.
