F1, 2026 and McLaren
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Audi is preparing for its first season in F1.
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Why Audi Joining F1 Is Such A Big Deal
Audi has competed and won at the highest levels across multiple motorsports disciplines. Could we see the same in F1?
Teams are dealing with a wholesale regulations reset
The return of Formula 1 is inching ever closer, with new teams and new cars set to take centre stage. But who has the best livery on the grid?
Nico Hulkenberg: "We know the direction. Plenty of work ahead."
There are a couple of new power unit manufacturers in F1
Another notable change comes from Renault's decision to end its Formula 1 power unit programme. As a result, Alpine will switch to customer Mercedes engines, bringing further realignment to the grid as the sport heads into 2026.
New engines, new regulations and an 11-team grid are just some of the changes in Formula 1 this season. Get up to speed with what is new in F1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
As we get closer to the high-octane action, let's take a look at all the F1 teams and drivers on the grid in the 2026 F1 season.
The McLaren MCL40 to be raced by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the 2026 F1 season. In 2025, F1 held a collective season launch. In 2026, that was abandoned in favour of teams doing their own thing.