We predict the 2026 F1 driver market
The Race F1 Podcast
The Race Media Ltd
4.5 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 3 February 2025
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
We dare to attempt to predict the 2026 Formula 1 driver market in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.
Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to run through the 11 teams and settle on the most likely pairings for 2026.
The likelihood of curveballs like Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move not working out and many more changing the game is addressed, as we lay out the market landscape.
Last year’s podcast attempting to do this was ultimately derailed by Hamilton’s shock Ferrari deal, and even with things seemingly being more settled heading into 2026 we explain why there’s still potential for a few surprises.
And as well as discussing the 10 existing teams, we also look at what Cadillac might do for its first season in F1.
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