The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship is just around the corner, and here is the official list of F1 drivers along with their respective race numbers for the upcoming season.
Which race numbers will Formula 1 drivers use in the 2026 World Championship? Next season will mark a major reset with the introduction of the new technical regulations, a change that is expected to reshuffle the competitive order among the different power unit manufacturers, with controversies already emerging well ahead of the first race.
It will also be a year of significant changes on the grid. Audi officially takes over from Sauber, while Cadillac enters Formula 1 for the first time, bringing Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas back into the Circus.
There will no longer be just ten teams on the grid, as the total will rise to twelve. In addition, some drivers will change their race numbers: Lando Norris begins the 2026 season as the reigning world champion and has decided to give up his long-standing number 4 in favour of a new one. As a consequence, Max Verstappen will also adopt a different race number. The grid will also welcome a new debutant, 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad.
F1 2026: drivers’ race numbers
Below is the official list of Formula 1 drivers and their respective race numbers for the 2026 season. The list is ordered according to the final standings of the 2025 World Championship and also includes each driver’s team and power unit.
| Race number | Driver | Team | Power unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | Mercedes |
| 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | Mercedes |
| 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team | Mercedes |
| 12 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team | Mercedes |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Ford |
| 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Ford |
| 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | Ferrari |
| 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari HP | Ferrari |
| 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | Mercedes |
| 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | Mercedes |
| 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | Red Bull Ford |
| 30 | Liam Lawson | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | Red Bull Ford |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team | Honda |
| 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team | Honda |
| 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | Ferrari |
| 87 | Oliver Bearman | TGR Haas F1 Team | Ferrari |
| 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | Audi |
| 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | Audi |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine Formula One Team | Mercedes |
| 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine Formula One Team | Mercedes |
| 11 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | Ferrari |
| 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | Ferrari |
As the countdown to the 2026 season opener begins, the excitement surrounding this new era of Formula 1 is palpable. With an expanded grid, a fresh technical landscape, and a world champion eager to defend his crown with a new number on his car, the stage is set for one of the most unpredictable years in the history of the sport. Whether the established giants can maintain their grip or the new entries like Cadillac and Audi can disrupt the order remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the fans are in for a historic spectacle.
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