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Williams reveals F1 2026 reserve driver and academy line-up
Williams has announced Luke Browning as the team’s reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Grove-based squad did not previously have a reserve driver, though it theoretically could call upon Mercedes ’ third driver, Williams’ own former racer Valtteri Bottas, throughout 2025.
McLaren have named their complete Formula One line-up for the 2026 season, including the destinations of some of their most exciting young motorsport prodigies
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Formula 1 2026 teams and drivers
With Sauber becoming Audi in 2026, Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg have been chosen as the driver line-up for the German team's debut. Brazilian Bortoleto, 21, had a solid rookie campaign in 2025 and finished a career-best sixth at the Hungarian Grand Prix in August.
Zhou Guanyu has joined Cadillac as its official reserve driver for the team’s 2026 F1 debut after parting ways with Ferrari. China’s first F1 racer spent 2025 in Ferrari’s simulator and TPC programmes after losing his racing seat with Sauber after 2024.
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If Williams is able to come good on its promise to be strong in 2026, it has two extremely capable drivers. 2025 was a great year for George Russell who continued his upward trajectory to consistently perform at a high level, even if the car was not always there.
Reigning IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge GS class champion team RS1 (Rennsport One) has announced its drivers for its upcoming WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut at Daytona.2022 Rolex 24 At Daytona GTD class winner Jan Heylen,
Rockwell Autosport Development has revealed an all-new driver lineup for its Hyundai Elantra N TCR entry in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge this year.
Like Vips, the 25-year-old MacDonald will also be making his debut in IMSA’s crown jewel event. The team will get a chance to get back up to speed later this week with the Roar Before the Rolex 24, set for Jan. 16-18.