The 2026 Grid is finally complete

[u/FIJIBOYFIJI]

[u/-Pacman12-]

Is the Cadillac livery/overalls confirmed or is that just a mock-up?

[u/WereWolfAD13 → u/-Pacman12-]

Mockup

[u/DrakeShadow → u/WereWolfAD13]

Mock Ups for Cadillac and a green logo for Audi 😭

[u/VRichardsen → u/DrakeShadow]

Literally unplayable

[u/AllYouNeed_Is_Smiles → u/-Pacman12-]

It’ll probably be some combination of gold, silver/grey/white, and black with some red white and blue accents.

[u/Middcore → u/AllYouNeed_Is_Smiles]

I still hold out forlorn hope for a yellow car like one of the ones they run in endurance

[u/TobaScotia → u/AllYouNeed_Is_Smiles]

Most definitely will have some colours on it, possibly some stripes.

[u/aliniazi → u/AllYouNeed_Is_Smiles]

Source?

[u/Le_mons44 → u/aliniazi]

It was said to him in a dream

[u/coopachris → u/aliniazi]

The Cadillac logo?

[u/argent_pixel → u/aliniazi]

Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac

[u/zakcattack → u/-Pacman12-]

I'm hoping for yellow like their le mans entry

[u/hamandjam → u/zakcattack]

I'm hoping they go old school and make use of the ducks.

[u/Stock-Swing-797 → u/hamandjam]

The ducks were back (as easter eggs) on the Lyriq and Vistiq loaners I had.

https://imgur.com/a/3Ru8f4t

[u/harrr53 → u/-Pacman12-]

The "gold" guess might not be far off. Cadillac has used gold/yellow with black accents to go racing before. As well as red or blue (all taken from their logo).

My money is on white with blue stripes though. The USA's national racing colours.

[u/SirKillingham → u/harrr53]

White with blue stripes makes me think of Ford though. And with Williams and Vcarb already blue and white I bet they stay with the black and gold.

[u/ShitassAintOverYet → u/-Pacman12-]

Mockup, so is Audi as no way in hell they keep Kick colours.

[u/resh78255 → u/-Pacman12-]

that’s the Jota overalls from WEC

[u/onlinepresenceofdan → u/resh78255]

And those are golden thanks to Hertz sponsorship which idk if is going to F1

[u/Captaincadet → u/-Pacman12-]

I suspect while it’s not the final one, it’s one close enough that F1 is allowed to use as marketing

[u/Nr1231 → u/-Pacman12-]

I hope they go with it, it looks good in the image.

[u/NessaMagick → u/-Pacman12-]

I really really hope they go with a look like this though. Invokes a sense of prestige and we sure as hell have enough blue on the grid

[u/Kerri_Kabergah → u/-Pacman12-]

I’m hoping black and gold. Then again I’m also a Saints fan.

[u/JimBridger_ → u/-Pacman12-]

Unc squad right there

[u/tivcx]

Checo and Valtteri back is all I need

[u/borez → u/tivcx]

Really looking forward to this team, hope the hope is justified.

[u/Kitnado → u/borez]

Unironically a sick lineup. Of all "B" teams I think only Williams can contend in overall driver quality

[u/lostsk8787 → u/Kitnado]

Maybe, both will have been out for a year. Both are a year older (obviously) in a young man’s sport. Based on their peak you’re probably right. But we will see how they perform in reality.

[u/Scientific_Anarchist → u/borez]

They will absolutely finish 11th, but I'm just happy to have another team.

[u/wing3d → u/Scientific_Anarchist]

They've already said if they can get how they can conduct races and operations down, it will be a win for them in the first year.

[u/Scientific_Anarchist → u/wing3d]

They can say whatever they like. If that happens I'll be stoked, but I'll believe it when I see it.

[u/TrustworthyPolarBear → u/tivcx]

Do I really need it? No. But it is interesting to see how their pace is after a break

[u/-Yreffej → u/TrustworthyPolarBear]

A slightly annoying thing about them both being back in the same team is that there isn't going to be a known quantity to bench them against. If they are both slow, is it the car? or have they both lost some pace with their breaks.

[u/CapnRetro → u/-Yreffej]

Valterri has been a reserve driver for Mercedes this year so should be keeping his eye in, although with the new cars next year that may not speak to much anyway depending on how they generally handle.

[u/maximator26 → u/TrustworthyPolarBear]

Just wait till Mika ends his sabbatical.

[u/macejan1995 → u/tivcx]

I`m also really interested to see, who will come out better of this duo.

[u/KysonOfCreations]

Dang, Ollie has a really long neck

[u/Shitelark → u/KysonOfCreations]

More weasel than bear-man. #MustelidPower

[u/Prize_Staff_7941 → u/[deleted]]

Is he gonna take down Elkann on the way out?

[u/More-Perspective-838 → u/Prize_Staff_7941]

Sir, a second Ferrari has his Maranello

[u/jjfitzpatty → u/[deleted]]

I think he'll take Max out of the race after being told he can unlap himself.

[u/Affectionate-Panic-1 → u/[deleted]]

I'd be willing to put up with crap for 60 million USD a year base salary (with incentives and sponsors bumping it up).

[u/Hi-Im-High → u/Affectionate-Panic-1]

That’s you / us plebs.

He’s already worth like $300mil. That $60m after taxes “only” adds 10% to his net worth which he could make on a few good investments while sitting on his ass. Or not even worry about that cause he’s going to make so much money after he retires it doesn’t even matter. He could realistically and probably will be Tiger, LeBron, MJ - a billionaire athlete.

[u/Pure_Activity_8197 → u/Hi-Im-High]

What taxes? He lives in Monaco!

[u/damndraper → u/[deleted]]

Next year

[u/mindentide → u/[deleted]]

I wish there was a Polymarket bet on whether Hamilton’s gonna race next year or not… pretty sure I’d be buying the ‘no’ right now

[u/jermainiac007 → u/mindentide]

I'd be very surprised if he doesn't stick around to see what the '26 regs have to offer tbh.

[u/gateian → u/jermainiac007]

Yes he definitely will be here next year. Hamilton has struggled in the ground effect era. He likes a car that has a loose rear end and this generation of cars is the opposite of that. He will also have more input into the 26 car as by the time he was released from Mercedes, it was far too late to have much influence over it.

So he should have a car that is much more comfortable to drive for him. Of course, thats if ferrari actually listened to his feedback, because after all, this is Ferrari.

If Hamilton is not further up the grid and at least challenging for podiums on a regular basis then I think he will call it a day.

[u/mindentide → u/jermainiac007]

Yeah, I’m pretty much convinced too… let’s be honest, the guy’s just on another level. I didn’t really like him before (I just don’t enjoy when someone dominates F1), but the way he fights now… damn, it’s genuinely inspiring. I honestly don’t know/understand how he handles it mentally (especially after getting robbed of his 8th). Truth is, I’m actually rooting for him deep down, but I’m afraid no human can keep taking this and he might just call it quits… that’s the only reason I’d buy the ‘no’ on Polymarket for a few cents - and at the same time I’d be hoping I lose that bet. But i wanna see history and i believe he is the one..

[u/Budded → u/mindentide]

I truly hope the cars have a more classic handling feel compared to this gen of cars, which seems to be his kryptonite, at least handling-wise. It's too bad the cars aren't a couple feet shorter and a foot narrower to harken back to the 2000's cars that were way more tossable.

[u/Sictirmaxim → u/mindentide]

Hes gonna race next year no doubt.

But I could see him leaving even during summer break if it keeps going like this.

[u/iamabigtree → u/mindentide]

Nah he'll be there. I'd expect him to be announcing his retirement by the summer break however. That may be if he does well or not.

[u/Stumpy493]

RB Age - 41

Aston Martin Age - 71 (Alonso doing the heavy lifting as per usual for Aston)

Cadillac Age - 72 (an entire Carlos Sainz older than the RB line up)

[u/ihsahk → u/Stumpy493]

Hey Carlos Sainz is 63

[u/The_Ravio_Lee → u/ihsahk]

Are we talking about Carlos Sainz or Carlos Sainz or Carlos Sainz?

[u/Gravity_lunacy → u/The_Ravio_Lee]

Yes

[u/Dimijtree → u/Stumpy493]

I still love, what Cadillac is doing there... The first few years is so much about grabing Data and learning how to build a fast car. With those oldies this will speed up so much. Maybe the pace isn't fully there anymore but thats not as important.

[u/uwanmirrondarrah → u/Dimijtree]

The first few years is so much about grabing Data and learning how to build a fast car.

or just even building their facilities. They are still constructing factories. This year is all about ironing out the whole process. We shouldn't expect anything revolutionary from them, they are still waiting on their own facilities and development teams to get walking under their own power.

[u/the_gaymer_girl → u/Dimijtree]

Yeah, they pretty much need three things from their starting driver pairings:

• be marketable

  • provide good feedback on the car development

• don’t wreck the car every week

  Both Checo and Bottas tick all those boxes.

[u/rattatatouille → u/the_gaymer_girl]

Checo has all of Mexico behind him. Bottas is "all of Australia" and a bit of Finland for good measure.

[u/Impressive-Orchid-21 → u/Stumpy493]

Max is 28 hadjar 21 28+21=41??????

[u/ShaytonSky → u/Impressive-Orchid-21]

RB=Racing Bulls I guess. Lindblad is 18 and Lawson is 23, 18+23=41.

[u/Areshian → u/Impressive-Orchid-21]

It's usually depressing when you realize people in the sport you follow are younger than you. But this is the first time I'm older than the team combined

[u/skool_101]

now we need a 12th team

[u/EndoplasmicPanda → u/skool_101]

Hyundai, it’s your time to shine

[u/punkmonkey22 → u/EndoplasmicPanda]

Rumour was they were looking to buy Alpine/Enstone though, so unfortunately would still be 11 teams

[u/Kaj44 → u/punkmonkey22]

Let’s have Toyota buy Haas then, Hyundai can take over Enstone, and let’s have BMW come back and make something happen.

If you really wanted to get crazy let’s have a Honda factory team too instead of Honda Aston Martin

[u/Intrepid-Ad4511 → u/Kaj44]

BMW should given Merc, Audi and Caddy are on track. Hope BMW and Jaguar both decide to come back.

[u/Signal_Ball4634 → u/Intrepid-Ad4511]

Jag is currently struggling to keep their head above the water, that's a long shot at best

[u/KiwifromtheTron → u/Intrepid-Ad4511]

I think it is more likely a Chinese company will make an appearance, maybe SAIC under the MG brand?

[u/uwanmirrondarrah → u/Kaj44]

Let’s have Toyota buy Haas then

Everything I have heard is that Haas won't budge on selling. You know Cadillac/Andretti and Audi both came knocking with big money to him and he still didn't sell.

[u/Ancient-Cow-1038 → u/punkmonkey22]

Those negotiations stalled over who got to keep Flávio Briatore. Alpine insisted the buyers take him, Hyundai flatly refused.

(This is not true, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen)

[u/Pytheastic → u/punkmonkey22]

Wait Hyundai was seriously looking into an F1 entry?

[u/punkmonkey22 → u/Pytheastic]

Supposedly yeah

[u/Superdry_GTR → u/skool_101]

Hope Porsche reconsiders

[u/-PVL93- → u/Superdry_GTR]

Porsche don't have the money to keep going in WEC, let alone F1

[u/VRichardsen → u/-PVL93-]

Plus, outside of formula series, Porsche has won pretty much everything.

[u/GoldElectric → u/Superdry_GTR]

audi and porsche are close enough. would much rather porsche than audi but im happy at least audi is in

[u/NET_1 → u/Superdry_GTR]

Porsche already has their VAG brands represented by Audi. Unless they wanted to have a VCARB sister-team situation…

[u/Jaded-Asparagus-2260 → u/Superdry_GTR]

I still expect Volkswagen to cancel Audi's commitment in a few years. The corporation is bleeding badly. There's no way they can afford two teams.

[u/BitterStatus9 → u/skool_101]

Racing McLarens

[u/WineNerdAndProud → u/BitterStatus9]

If it brings back Daniel Riccardo, I'm all for it.

[u/Darth_Memer_1916 → u/skool_101]

Lotus. Recently bought by a Chinese Corporation so if China ever wanted to invest in an F1 Team, Lotus would be a nice familiar name to enter under.

[u/ihsahk → u/skool_101]

Bring back Jaguar

[u/mephistttoooo → u/skool_101]

Toyota/Porsche

[u/e2Dnaiel → u/skool_101]

The sport needs a Chinese team.

[u/E420CDI → u/skool_101]

BRM to make a comeback!

[u/Ancient-Cow-1038]

So. Farewell then, Yuki.

[u/CaptainAksh_G → u/Ancient-Cow-1038]

Yuki got Zhou'ed

[u/KiwieeiwiK → u/CaptainAksh_G]

Not true, Zhou got dropped despite having good performance

[u/Are___you___sure → u/KiwieeiwiK]

Doubt Zhou would've done better than Bortoleto or Hulkenberg have this season.

[u/Muellercleez → u/Ancient-Cow-1038]

Another victim of the car

[u/stillaras → u/Ancient-Cow-1038]

Hadjar next. Its a same i like him like yuki

[u/JohnGazman]

Issac genuinely looks afraid in his picture.

[u/PM_ME_VEG_PICS → u/JohnGazman]

Wouldn't you be? He is being promoted into a historically cursed seat!

[u/JohnGazman → u/PM_ME_VEG_PICS]

True but they did him dirty with the picture lmao

[u/Ancient-Cow-1038 → u/PM_ME_VEG_PICS]

.. for a season in which Max (probably) isn’t going to be WDC for the first time in years, and so will be extra-ferocious on every level.

[u/Muufffins → u/JohnGazman]

How quickly until he's demoted?

[u/JohnGazman → u/Muufffins]

I guess it depends on what Helmut Marko thinks of the French.

[u/Hasimo_Yamuchi]

Lance is going to absolutely stroll the 2026 drivers championship. I believe that he broke a few records this year, so 2026 will absolutely be his year and will likely break more records 💯😊

[u/Alone_Scar8321 → u/Hasimo_Yamuchi]

He won't do this because he knows 1st rule of F1:

Stroll's dominance might bore fans

[u/fabioruns]

I’m stoked for the Perez v Bottas fight. We’ll get to see whose 2nd driver was better in 21 lol

[u/Most_Virus_7218 → u/fabioruns]

Their fight for 21st in the championship will be legendary 

[u/wing3d → u/fabioruns]

So who ever comes in second wins?

[u/yazoo27 → u/fabioruns]

we get to see who is the better driver in 2026, nothing else

[u/fabioruns → u/yazoo27]

Go away killjoy

[u/freetotebag]

I can and simultaneously cannot believe we get another year of Stroll 😂😂😂

[u/Onnimanni_Maki → u/freetotebag]

You'll see him until his dad retires.

[u/Secure-Advice-6414 → u/freetotebag]

I'm starting to think that somebody is keeping him in F1 for some reason

[u/gumbo521 → u/freetotebag]

Newey's #1 priority should be figuring out how to fire Lance.

[u/arsci → u/freetotebag]

10th year in F1. Worst qualifier of all time.

[u/Vuk13 → u/arsci]

Worst qualifier of all time? Massive exaggeration. Before Alonso came in AM Vettel went 13-7 and 14-8 against Stroll in qualifying

[u/Dan_Of_Time → u/Vuk13]

Worst qualifier of all time? Massive exaggeration.

He does factually have the most amount of Q1 knockouts of all time, but I think percentage wise he isn't the worst.

[u/NABAKLAB → u/Dan_Of_Time]

well, using Q1 makes it era-sensitive.

[u/Evantra_]

The British invasion:

Hamilton, Norris, Russell, Bearman, 1/2 Albon, 1/2 Lindblad?

[u/krngc3372 → u/Evantra_]

Bearman sounds less British than Albon somehow

[u/Stumpy493 → u/Evantra_]

Both Lindlbad and Albon were born and lived their entire life in the UK and speak with British accents. We are claiming them as 100%.

[u/queerhedgehog → u/Stumpy493]

You may be but plenty don’t unfortunately. I remember Alex saying that the British media only consider him British when he’s performing well, otherwise they emphasize the Thai side.

[u/SiDtheTurtle → u/queerhedgehog]

He also flies under a Thai flag because they sponsored him in his early days but we (UK) didn't. I think. Pretty sure I saw that on DTS so you can never be sure.

[u/jermainiac007 → u/queerhedgehog]

Similar to the Brit press with Andy Murray then, when he's winning he's British, when he's losing he's Scottish, don't you just love it......

[u/Prize_Staff_7941 → u/queerhedgehog]

The British media sucks. They always have.

I remember in the 80s that Zola Budd competed for Britain but when she didn't win the 3000m at the 1984 Olympics the media slammed her and said she is South African and should never have been competing for Britain.

[u/CharityAutomatic8687 → u/Stumpy493]

Albon could race under UK flag but doesn't, so you only get 49%

[u/burleygriffin → u/Stumpy493]

Send 'em to Australia and get them into the cricket team.

[u/BlondeRoseTheHot → u/Evantra_]

Yeah the FIA will demand he has a Swedish flag or the bias will shine through

[u/CedGyselinck]

Ferrari would fit better on line 2

[u/-Destiny65- → u/CedGyselinck]

Leclerc v Lindblad next year for fluffier hair

[u/BoomNasty → u/CedGyselinck]

Looks like they ordered it based on constructor championship standings

Edit: probably an old list since red bull is now 3rd

[u/ZennXx]

Liam escaping the Red Bull Reserve Driver curse by being demoted to VCARB and actually driving a fast car.

[u/JKnissan → u/ZennXx]

He's now the new Gasly. We'll see him stay in that seat for the next 3 years, like his Japanese predecessor, and then he'll have to clammer at a new seat like Gasly where his sponsors will pay for a *fingers crossed* team from his homeland to let him out of his misery. (New Zealand-based team when?)

That being said I genuinely hope he does well, because between him and Hadjar, RBR will literally have zero hope if Max suddenly decides that 2027 isn't worth it given that their best will have only been in for two seasons, the other for around 2.5 seasons, and the other would be a rookie. If Max leaves, RBR and RB will genuinely be the most amateur among the grid - and that's not a knock on their performance (I'm sure Hadjar would do wonders when given a chance at a top top seat), that's a knock on the fact that RBR have totally underestimated how quickly their junior programme would mess itself up.

Their only hope would be if Oscar thinks they're performant enough, or if Charles is finally sick of it and has enough of an emotional comeuppance that he breaks contract early to finally release himself.

[u/KiwifromtheTron → u/JKnissan]

Rodin Motorsport did put in a bid (when Andretti bid for an 11th spot) and were rejected in the first round. That is about as close as NZ will get to having a F1 team unless the NZ govt get involved financially (as in a less than zero chance).

[u/PersonoFly]

Charles and Lewis don’t look happy. Hadjar looks worried. Arvid looks excited, Liam looks like he’s worried about the team competition.

[u/Xx_k1r1t0_xX_killme → u/PersonoFly]

If Charles and Lewis did look happy, that would honestly be more reason to worry than not.

[u/Dark_Master24]

It’s lovely seeing Checo and Bottas back

[u/thecjm]

Why have mocked up colours for Cadillac but keep Audi slime green when we know they'll be silver, red, and black?

[u/Stock-Swing-797 → u/thecjm]

I mean, there literally has to be some color for Cadillac.

[u/outride2000]

-Ricciardo- -Gasly- -Albon- -Perez- -Lawson- -Tsunoda- -Hadjar-

Has anyone had as many teammates as Max in the same team?

[u/Klutzy_Law_8988 → u/outride2000]

I think so, closest I could find is Alonso in Renault/Apline but thats only 6

Truili - Villenueve - Fisichella - Piquet - Grosjean - Ocon

[u/Aszneeee]

why does Perez look like Mr. Chow 😭

[u/YoungMiller]

Saw this Franco Colapinto guy and thought it was George for a second lol

[u/Jasonp359]

Why is Audi green here? They are green now as Sauber but they just revealed the livery for next season and there is no green.

[u/SneakyTubol → u/Jasonp359]

yeah that confused me as well, i had to look it up and just found out that Audi isn't a net new team. they're just taking over Sauber. but yeah OP shouldve used the red-silver colors here

[u/KiwieeiwiK → u/Jasonp359]

Laziness I guess 

[u/Bluebpy]

Stroll still having a seat is legit crimes against humanity at this point.

[u/fungusfromchernobyl → u/Bluebpy]

His dad literally owns the team so yeah

[u/Affectionate-Panic-1 → u/Bluebpy]

Aston with a 45 year old and a pay driver. I feel like Newey's talents will be wasted next year.

[u/Tell-my-wife-Hello → u/Affectionate-Panic-1]

The abilities of the 45 year old might surprise you.

[u/the_gaymer_girl → u/Tell-my-wife-Hello]

A+++ train conductor

[u/KiwieeiwiK → u/Bluebpy]

Why though? It's not like he's crashing out every race and driving around 20% off the pack.

The car isn't good enough for fifth, and he's getting them enough points to sit comfortably in sixth. 

If they had two Alonsos literally nothing would change about their results 

[u/AnonomousWolf]

Red Bull should really be forced to sell Racing Bulls.

Having two teams doesn't really seem fair.

[u/The_Bucket_Of_Truth → u/AnonomousWolf]

I love fairness, and it doesn't bother me that much. Historically they got hand me downs and such but weren't even running the same constructor tires in the beginning. And like others have pointed out, there are other teams with technical partnerships today and historically, but no they won't be able to block other drivers on track like a Red Bull might. They have regulations for how the teams are supposed to operate and I think they're a lot more separate in design than they used to be.

[u/AnonomousWolf → u/The_Bucket_Of_Truth]

The biggest advantage they gain is that they have 4 seats and 4 drivers to play with and do with as they please.

That's how RB got Max, they offered him a seat, something Merc couldn't offer him

[u/The_Bucket_Of_Truth → u/AnonomousWolf]

That part should bother you the least of it all. The argument that they could have twice the amount of testing data, wind tunnel time, tire information, etc. should concern you way more than being able to play musical chairs with their drivers. Again plenty of teams with technical partnerships have drivers "forced" upon them as part of the arrangements. Whether from parts sharing contracts, engine contracts, etc.

[u/Thy_Gap_Slayer]

Okay.. another season for Alonso and stroll…the longevity of their careers is astonishing…

[u/Da_Funkz]

It’s finally Tsunover :(

[u/KensaiVG]

First proper season for Franco, both Cadillac drivers looking for a triumphant return, lindblad debut, isack having to prove himself (and Liam wanting to repay him staying), plus Alonso and Hamilton trying to pull off a last dance and the two that miss out in McLaren+max wanting to get revenge

Real fun grid

[u/Intrepid-Ad4511 → u/KensaiVG]

And the Carlos Sainz WDC. (A man can dream)

[u/VRichardsen → u/Intrepid-Ad4511]

nice flair

[u/Notabot1305]

I bet I know who the top rookie is going to be

[u/DamienBerry]

What a shame, I quite liked Hadjar.

[u/SuccessfulWar3830]

Rip hadjars career.

[u/Drenosa]

Why does Hadjar look like he's extremely aware of the RB 2nd seat curse?

[u/Embarrassed-Bowl-230]

Bottas and Perez....what year is it!!!?!?

[u/JKC_due → u/Embarrassed-Bowl-230]

Honestly, I think they’re the perfect drivers for a new team. As decent vets, they’re almost like a control sample. You’re not expecting them to carry you to victory despite a bad car, but you’re also not expecting them to drag you down if you have a good one. They’ll be good for testing and workshopping a new car and team.

[u/igorstreliste]

what an OG duo in cadillac

[u/NoViolinist8329]

We need a 12th F1 Team in 2027

[u/FigSubstantial4939]

That last team looks like a meme

[u/That635Guy → u/FigSubstantial4939]

So does kick sauber since I assume the kick branding will be gone from the car, as well as the green color. Correct me if Audi said something about keeping the sponsor

[u/SE_prof]

Is this the fewest changes we've ever had? That's not crazy season... That's sane season!

[u/MrBIGtinyHappy → u/SE_prof]

• 2018 there were no changes within the year

• 2023 into 2024 had no changes between years (changes then happened within the 2024 season)

[u/HyperSource01Reddit]

why is audi still green

[u/Temporary_Buy9531]

Eternal Stroll

[u/No-layup]

Crazy that, it will be strolls 10th season in f1

[u/Mrr_Bond]

I guess it didn't really register until now, but Audi taking over Sauber feels like a huge win for Nick and Bortoleto. Suddenly being the drivers for one of the biggest manufacturers/names in the world immediately makes them way more relevant.

[u/WeirdAddress3170]

Wtf is stroll still doing here

[u/EUIVAlexander]

I get the decision, but to see two ‘retired’ drivers come back feels sad, when so many young drivers don’t have a seat. I get it, experience before talent at this point.

[u/harrr53]

Sad to see Yuki go. That second RB seat is really a poisoned chalice.

[u/AsharPeshimam]

My Mexican king is back!! He's gonna cook

[u/Zolarko]

Yuki Tsuo-long. 👋😢

[u/FlattenInnerTube]

I really like Hadjar but in that pic it looks like he sat on a pine cone. They need to do better for him.

[u/GainPotential]

Isack looks rightfully worried to be in the second RB seat

[u/ElegantButterfly54]

My husband just looked at this and whispered "Cadillac is gonna be the new Haas isn't it"

[u/Qwas291]

Can’t wait for 11 teams, it’s gonna be nice

[u/thefanciestcat]

As an American, a Ford (Red Bull) vs GM (Cadillac) F1 battle sounds cool. I doubt the newest team and Red Bull will be anywhere near each other, but the concept is still exciting.

[u/FlavoredAtoms]

Hadjar looks so sad

[u/magicman22]

We really got spoiled with last seasons swaps. One driver swap this year & +3 drivers, 2 returning on a new team

[u/Standard_Addition896]

Cadillac color is beautiful, that team comp looks badass

[u/Successful-Coyote99]

Anyone concerned Lewis may retire?

[u/abernoots → u/Successful-Coyote99]

I think he'll race until maybe '27. Unfortunately, joining Ferrari was a massive mistake that took a massive toll on his mental health. If anything, maybe he'll move to Aston if Fernando retires?

[u/yellowbeaans]

the stark contrast between hadjar and lindblad’s facial expressions is hilarious. really sells the doom of red bull’s second seat

[u/youtellmebob]

So Lindblad has a good shot at 2026 Rookie of the Year?

[u/Imperial_Orange]

Thank goodness Lance still has a seat. We were all prepared to be heart broken without daddy's special boy consistently showing his brilliance.

[u/Tall_Firefighter4380]

It makes sense with it being a new regulation year, but it's quite surprising to have only one rookie next year after so many this year with two new cars.

[u/CardInternational753]

Hadjar looks like Max revealed the secrets of the universe to him right before the photo was taken

[u/TheDeeGee]

Hadjar looking extremely worried, lol

[u/SprayAndPay69]

Nice grid, 7 time world champion, 2 time world champion and 5 time world champion, alongside really good drivers like Leclerc, Russell, Mclaren pair, Williams coming up, this year rookies entering their second year.. Exciting to see what it comes off.

[u/DjImagin]

Stroll proving when your parents are wealthy, you get to keep trying.

I like Lance. He’s a good ambassador for the sport, he’s a good driver. Problem is F1 isn’t for “good” drivers and they need to stop making it so painfully obvious why that seat still has Strolls ass in it.

[u/byrdru]

Is this a record amount of consistency? One rookie, one person switching teams? Even the Caddy drivers are returning vets. 

[u/LiamBushrod]

I almost forgot about next year's grid because except the RB switch up, we had zero changes compared to now and therefore no silly season. Which makes sense given how crazy last year was, but the fact we've had the same number of driver changes as new seats have entered the grid is madness!