Six drivers on the current F1 grid are out of contract for next year, plus two places are up for grabs at the new Cadillac team; Formula 1 returns with the Dutch Grand Prix on August 29-31, live on Sky Sports F1
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Eight Formula 1 grid spots for 2026 are yet to be confirmed as discussions over new contracts and signings continue within the racing division.
Mercedes is the team at the top of the championship and has yet to announce whether George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will stay beyond this year.
Yuki Tsunoda's place at Red Bull is far from guaranteed and his future will certainly impact on the situation of Liam Lawson and Isaac Hajjar at Racing Bulls.
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Alpine's Franco Colapinto is also in a vulnerable position and there remains the question of newcomer Cadillac , who have yet to name their starting line-up.
Sky Sports F1 analyses which drivers are most likely to fill the remaining places.
Field F1 2026
| Team | Driver | Driver |
| Mclaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Lewis Hamilton |
| Mercedes | ??? | ??? |
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | ??? |
| Williams | Alex Albon | Carlos Sainz |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Audi | Nico Hulkenberg | Gabriel Bortoleto |
| Racing bulls | ??? | ??? |
| Haas | Esteban Ocon | Oliver Birman |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | ??? |
| Cadillac | ??? | ??? |
Russell and Antonelli are likely to retain their seats at Mercedes.
Speculation over Max Verstappen's future in July regarding his surprise move to Mercedes caused confusion among supporters of Russell and Antonelli.
However, Verstappen confirmed ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix late last month that he would remain with Red Bull. Verstappen's contract with Red Bull runs until 2028, but reportedly includes performance-based clauses.
With Verstappen's move to Mercedes now off the table until at least 2026, it's likely that Russell and Antonelli will be given new contracts. However, it's unlikely that any announcement will be made before the next Formula 1 race at Zandvoort.
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