There are some major shifts happening in Formula 1. For the upcoming 2026 season, there will be an all-new team on the grid. It has been confirmed that General Motors will be a new racing team on the F1 grid starting in 2026. On top of that, there is a set of new regulations that each team will have to abide by. It will truly be a new era of Formula 1 racing. So, let’s take a look at the 11 teams that will be on the grid, plus who will be supplying the power for their engines.
Oracle Red Bull: Red Bull Ford Powertrains
Red Bull Racing has been a dominant force on the F1 circuit in recent years. Max Verstappen has won four Driver’s Championships in a row with Red Bull. However, like many of the F1 teams in 2026, changes are coming. RB has been powered by Honda engines since 2019. In 2026, Ford will step in to build the new engine for Red Bull.
Ford confirmed that they are working with Red Bull Powertrains as technical partners. They’ve already started working on-site at Milton Keynes. Although it’s been more than 20 years since Ford had any place in Formula 1, it will be interesting to see how they help catapult RB into new heights.
Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas: Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes has its own High-Performance Powertrains (HPP) department based in Brixworth, United Kingdom. Since 2014, Mercedes has won eight World Constructors Championships and seven World Driver’s Championships, primarily due to its monstrous engines. The team continues to be competitive in F1 despite a sparse number of wins over the last few years. In 2026, Mercedes power units will power four out of the 11 teams on the grid, and rumors in the paddock say they will be potent once again.
Scuderia Ferrari: Ferrari
Ferrari has the most history in Formula 1 out of any team on the grid. Scuderia Ferrari competed in its first race in 1950. The Scuderia have won 16 Constructor’s Championships, 15 Driver’s Championships and 249 Grand Prix wins in nearly 75 years of Formula 1. Despite a run of bad luck since the early 2000s, Ferrari has stayed on the grid and remained an engine supplier to other teams. It will be interesting to see how Ferrari adapts to the numerous changes in F1 in 2026. A considerable factor in Ferraris’s future success is how well Lewis Hamilton acclimates to the team in 2025, his first team change in over a decade.
McLaren: Mercedes-Benz
McLaren is another team on the grid that will be sporting a Mercedes engine in 2026. McLaren was one of the first F1 teams on the grid. They entered the sport in 1966, making them one of the oldest and most active teams in F1 history. McLaren has been involved in every single F1 season since they debuted at Monaco in 1966. They’ve also won their fair share of championships in that time, tallying up 188 Grand Prix wins, 12 Drivers’ World Championships, and 8 Constructors’ World Championships. McLaren was a top contender in 2024, so it will be interesting to see how they adapt to the new regulations and whether they’ll be just as competitive in 2026.
Aston Martin Aramco: Honda
Aston Martin has been in and out of F1 over the years. The team debuted in 1922 at the French Grand Prix and entered its first World Championship in 1959. Since then, Aston has reentered the sport under various names before returning as Aston Martin in 2021. As 2026 approaches, Aston will work with Honda to develop its new power unit for 2026. In addition to a new engine, Aston Martin has signed Adrian Newey, the most successful F1 car designer in the sport’s history with 14 championship cars to his name.
BWT Alpine: Mercedes-Benz
Many people assumed that Alpine would be powered by Renault engines once again, but that is set to change in 2026. Alpine will be one of four teams on the grid using Mercedes technology to power their racecars at the start of the 2026 season. This partnership is expected to last until 2030. Renault’s removal from the F1 world has been highly controversial. The carmaker said that it is going to focus on non-F1 projects.
VCARB: Red Bull Ford Powertrains
VCARB stands for Visa Cash App RB. Think of it as Red Bull’s little brother on the racetrack. Because they are so closely related, the two teams will both have their engines powered by Ford this year.
After the partnership between RB and Ford was announced, Ford’s president and CEO Jim Farley spoke about the carmaker’s return to F1. “Ford’s return to Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing is all about where we are going as a company– increasingly electric, software-defined, modern vehicles and experiences,” he said.
Audi: Audi
Most people have been focused on Cadillac’s entry into F1 in 2026 (we’ll cover that later). They aren’t the only new team on the grid for the 2026 season though. Audi will also be arriving on the grid after taking over Sauber. They initially agreed to a majority takeover in 2022 and then upgraded it to a full takeover, which will be in effect in 2026. Of course, Audi is submitting its own engine into the race. They’ve also already signed Nico Hulkenberg to represent the team during their first season.
Haas: Ferrari
Haas was the last new team to enter Formula 1 back in 2016 (until Audi and Cadillac confirmed their entries). They were the first all-American-led F1 team in nearly 30 years. At this time, Haas has zero Grand Prix wins, though they’ve managed to get four fastest laps and one pole position. In 2026, they will be one of three teams to be powered by a Ferrari engine.
Williams Racing: Mercedes-Benz
Williams is another team that has a fairly rich history in Formula 1. The team made its debut in the sport in 1977. During their time in F1, Williams Racing has seen 114 Grand Prix wins. The most recent Williams win was in 2012. It’s been a bit of a dry season for the F1 team. Equipped with a Mercedes engine in 2026, it will be interesting to see where Williams lands on the grid.
Cadillac: Ferrari
It was confirmed this week that Cadillac (General Motors) would be entering the world of Formula 1 in 2026. This makes them the first new team on the F1 circuit since Haas made its debut in 2016. While they initially wanted to submit their own motor into the race, they have come to an agreement that will have them racing with Ferrari engines during the 2026 season. Although GM doesn’t have any F1 wins under its belt, the carmaker has been a force to be reckoned with in NASCAR 1,199 Cup Series wins.
Changes Coming in 2026
There are a lot of things changing in 2026 in Formula 1. It will be interesting to see how each of these teams is able to adapt to new regulations, new engines, new partnerships, and all-new cars. Looking at the lineup for the 2026 season, many fans are eager to see how the new faces perform and if F1 powerhouses like Red Bull and Mercedes will continue to lead the pack. Only time will tell.