2026 Formula 1 Cars: Every Car Revealed
- It's all change in Formula 1 this year, as the series rolls out radical new rules that will upend the chassis and engine regulations.
- Red Bull was the first to reveal the cars that will compete for its titular outfit and sister team Racing Bulls, before five further teams showcased their 2026...
- Now, with just four teams yet to unveil their new machines, this is every 2026 Formula 1 car that we've seen so far.
It’s all change in Formula 1 this year, as the series rolls out radical new rules that will upend the chassis and engine regulations. Ahead of the season-opener in Australia, teams have begun unveiling their 2026 challengers.
Red Bull was the first to reveal the cars that will compete for its titular outfit and sister team Racing Bulls, before five further teams showcased their 2026 Formula 1 cars.
Now, with just four teams yet to unveil their new machines, this is every 2026 Formula 1 car that we’ve seen so far.
Red Bull RB26
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Oliver Bearman, Haas VF-26
Photo by: Haas F1 Team
Drivers: Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman
Power Unit: ferrari
Now officially known as the TGR Haas F1 Team after agreeing a new title sponsorship deal with Toyota, the American team will race the VF-26 this year. The new car has been a long time coming, with Haas technical director Andrea De Zordo revealing that it has been in the works since 2024.
Audi R26
Photo by: Christopher otto
Drivers: Nico Hulkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto
Power Unit: Audi
After taking over the Sauber team, Audi unveiled its first F1 racer at an event in berlin last week. the new car, which has a striking silver, black and red livery, will use Audi’s own power unit – the only car on the grid to do so.
Mercedes W17
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has adopted a “different philosophy” with its 2024 Formula 1 car, the SF-26, as it aims to address the weaknesses that plagued its previous designs.
Ferrari finished second in the 2023 F1 world Championship, but struggled with tire degradation and inconsistent performance across different track types. the SF-24, unveiled on Tuesday, represents a meaningful overhaul in the team’s approach to aerodynamics and mechanical design.
“It’s a wholly different philosophy,” said Leclerc during the launch event. “We’ve tried to address all the weaknesses we’ve had in the past. It’s a very different car in the way we approached the advancement.”
While Leclerc remained tight-lipped on specific details, he highlighted that the team had focused on improving the car’s balance and predictability.
“We’ve worked a lot on trying to have a car that is more predictable, and were the balance is more stable throughout the race,” he explained. “This is something we’ve been struggling with in the past, and it’s been a big focus for us.”
Leclerc also expressed optimism that the SF-24 will be more versatile, allowing the team to be competitive on a wider range of circuits.
“We’ve tried to make the car more adaptable to different types of tracks,” he added. “we want to be able to fight for wins everywhere we go.”
Ferrari will conduct a shakedown of the SF-24 at Fiorano this week before heading to pre-season testing in Bahrain later this month.
Alpine A526 livery
Photo by: Alpine
Drivers: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto
Power Unit: Mercedes
Alpine ceased development of its 2025 challenger early to get a head start on the A526, which will be the first car in the team’s history to use a Mercedes engine. The team reports that it was already handed a “confidence boost” when it took to the Silverstone track with its new car last week.
McLaren MCL40
Power Unit: Mercedes
McLaren is aiming to continue its Formula 1 dominance with the MCL40. The team won consecutive constructors’ championships and Lando Norris secured the drivers’ title last year. McLaren recently revealed the new car in a testing livery for runs in Barcelona. The full 2026 design will be unveiled at an event in Bahrain on February 9.
When will the other teams reveal their cars?
Four teams haven’t yet shown their 2026 challengers. They’ll all do so after F1’s Barcelona shakedown, which begins this week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Williams will debut its new car on February 3,and won’t participate in the Barcelona test. Cadillac, the all-new American team, will showcase its car during a Super Bowl advertisement on February 8.
aston Martin will reveal its 2026 car on February 9, two days before the first scheduled Bahrain test.