The 2026 Formula 1 season is getting closer and closer, and with it comes one of the most eagerly awaited moments for fans and insiders alike: the official presentation of the new single-seaters. As always, each team will unveil not only its car but also the name chosen for the machine that will compete under the brand-new technical regulations. Discover all the names of the 2026 Formula 1 cars and find out which teams have already made their decision.
Very little time remains before the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, which will officially begin with the presentation of the eleven single-seaters on the grid. Each team will reveal the name given to its new creation, marking the beginning of a new era for the sport. Once the launch events are over, attention will immediately shift to the first on-track activity, with private testing sessions scheduled at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló from 26 to 30 January.
After the Barcelona tests, the teams will travel to Bahrain for the two public pre-season testing sessions. This will be the first opportunity for Formula 1 to show the world the new 2026 cars in action, allowing fans and analysts to observe the radically different designs introduced by the new technical regulations. Excitement and curiosity are understandably high, not only for performance reasons, but also for the naming choices made by each constructor for the cars that will compete throughout the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
Some teams have already finalised their decisions, others appear close to doing so, while a few are still keeping their plans strictly under wraps. Let’s take a detailed look at the current situation and the list of names that have emerged so far.
What will the new single-seaters be called?
- McLaren: MCL40A (not official)
- Ferrari: no decision yet
- Red Bull Racing: RB22 (not official)
- Mercedes: W17 (official)
- Aston Martin: AMR26 (official)
- Alpine: A526 (official)
- Williams: FW48 (official)
- Haas: VF26 (official)
- Racing Bulls: VCARB03 (not official)
- Audi: RS-26 (official)
- Cadillac: no decision yet
And Ferrari?
The majority of teams have already chosen the name they will assign to their new car, while a few have decided to keep this information confidential for the time being. Among those yet to make an official announcement, Ferrari stands out. The Scuderia has not confirmed the name of its 2026 Formula 1 single-seater, adding an extra layer of intrigue ahead of the new season.
According to several rumours circulating in the paddock, Ferrari could opt for continuity with recent years. The 2026 project, internally known as project 678, is widely expected to be called SF26, following the naming logic adopted in previous seasons. However, caution is advised, as Ferrari has occasionally surprised fans and media alike with unexpected choices on special occasions.
Until the official unveiling takes place, Ferrari’s final decision remains one of the most closely watched topics in the build-up to the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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