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F1 2026 teams and drivers: an 11-team, 22-car grid

Q: How many cars are on the 2026 grid?

22. Eleven teams with two cars each.

Q: Which team joins in 2026?

Cadillac. Cadillac is the eleventh team.

The 2026 grid with the arrival of Cadillac and Audi: teams, pre-season drivers and where to see the standings up to date.

In 30 seconds

The 2026 grid has 11 teams and 22 cars with Cadillac's arrival; Audi takes Sauber's place.
Pre-season line-ups: McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Haas, Audi, Alpine and Cadillac.
Line-ups can change during the year: the site always shows the current grid and points.

Step by step

11 teams
Cadillac joins as the eleventh team and Audi takes over from Sauber.
Pre-season line-ups
McLaren: Norris and Piastri. Mercedes: Russell and Antonelli. Red Bull: Verstappen and Hadjar. Ferrari: Leclerc and Hamilton. Williams: Sainz and Albon. Racing Bulls: Lawson and Lindblad. Aston Martin: Alonso and Stroll. Haas: Ocon and Bearman. Audi: Hülkenberg and Bortoleto. Alpine: Gasly and Colapinto. Cadillac: Pérez and Bottas.
One rookie
Arvid Lindblad is the only rookie on the initial grid.
Always up to date
The lists are updated with the season: check the current grid and standings on Formuradar.

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Where to see it on Formuradar

Drivers and teams →Championship standings →Calendar →

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Question 1 of 2How many cars are on the 2026 grid?

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Glossary for this page

Q1, Q2 and Q3: The three rounds of qualifying. In 2026, with 22 cars, Q1 eliminates the 6 slowest, Q2 another 6 and the remaining 10 fight for pole in Q3.

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Sources

Eleven teams and 22 drivers with Cadillac's arrival; Audi replaces Sauber. Pre-season line-ups according to Sky Sports; Arvid Lindblad is the only rookie. Sky Sports · F1 2026 calendar and race schedule
ESPN notes that the 2026 calendar has changed due to cancellations; check the current calendar on the schedule page. ESPN · Formula 1 in 2026: full schedule

Sources checked on 20 October 2026. Valid for: 2026 pre-season line-ups. The explanations are popular-level: for the exact rules, check the FIA sporting regulations.