The F1 2026 season marks the start of a new era as Audi makes its historic Formula 1 debut and Ford returns after 22 years. Traditional giants Ferrari and Mercedes have also unveiled their latest machines, highlighting major design changes under the new regulations. Here’s your complete guide to all the teams’ cars revealed for the F1 2026 season.
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Engine: Audi (Full Works)
Drivers: Nico Hülkenberg / Gabriel Bortoleto
The Lowdown: Everyone’s been waiting for this one. Audi’s finally here, taking over Sauber’s spot and rolling out a seriously sharp titanium-and-red look. The R26 isn’t just eye candy but the first F1 car with an Audi-built power unit under the hood.
Engine: Red Bull Ford Powertrains
Drivers: Max Verstappen / Isack Hadjar
The Lowdown: Ford’s back, too. First time since 2004. Their RB22 looks cleaner, sleeker, with its new aerodynamic shape built for the “Active Aero” rules. Forget about the old, heavy ground-effect setup. They’ve moved on.
Engine: Ferrari
Drivers: Lewis Hamilton / Charles Leclerc
The Lowdown: This season’s huge for the Scuderia. Lewis Hamilton’s in red for the first time, which is wild to see. Their new SF-26 has a slimmer chassis and brings back that classic, glossy Ferrari finish—built to squeeze every bit of power from the new electric boost.
Engine: Mercedes
Drivers: George Russell / Kimi Antonelli
The Lowdown: Mercedes isn’t playing it safe after Hamilton left. The W17 looks bold. The super slim sidepods, sharp lines, and that throwback “Silver Arrow” paint job from their 2014 glory days. You can tell they’re out to make a statement.
Engine: Mercedes
Drivers: Lando Norris / Oscar Piastri
The Lowdown: McLaren’s sticking with what works but pushing it further. The MCL40 keeps the classic Papaya look, but now it’s got those new “Z-Mode” active wings. They’re all about squeezing out every bit of speed in the corners, not just reinventing the wheel.
Engine: Honda (Full Works)
Drivers: Fernando Alonso / Lance Stroll
The Lowdown: Aston Martin’s latest car is the first one shaped by Adrian Newey. This one kicks off their new deal with Honda, and you can spot it right away—deep racing green, and a floor design that’s anything but simple.
Engine: Ferrari (Customer deal for 2026)
Drivers: Sergio Pérez / Valtteri Bottas
The Lowdown: And then there’s F1’s newest squad. The American team showed off their red, white, and blue vibes during the Super Bowl with a bold silver, black, and white livery. They’re using Ferrari power for now, but they’ve got their eyes on a homegrown GM engine by 2028.
Engine: Mercedes (Switch from Renault)
Drivers: Pierre Gasly / Franco Colapinto
The Lowdown: A major transitional year for the Enstone squad. After shutting down their own engine project, the A526 is powered by Mercedes, featuring a striking pink and blue "digital" camouflage livery.
Engine: Mercedes
Drivers: Alex Albon / Carlos Sainz
The Lowdown: One of the most talked-about driver lineups on the grid. The FW48 is 100mm narrower than its predecessor, aimed at improving Albon and Sainz’s ability to fight in dirty air.
Engine: Red Bull Ford Powertrains
Drivers: Liam Lawson / Arvid Lindblad
The Lowdown: Closely aligned with the main Red Bull team, the VCARB 03 features an all-white and blue livery. It serves as the sister car to the RB22, sharing the new Ford power unit technology.
Engine: Ferrari
Drivers: Esteban Ocon / Oliver Bearman
The Lowdown: With their new technical partnership in place, the VF-26 now shows off plenty of Toyota logos. It still runs on Ferrari power, but the team relies on Toyota’s wind tunnel and manufacturing know-how.
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