Summary
Six Formula One drivers might lose their spots because they haven't secured contracts for the 2026 season. These drivers include George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes, among others. The uncertainty comes as Formula One plans to introduce new car regulations in 2026.
Key Facts
- Six F1 drivers are at risk of losing their seats for the 2026 season.
- The affected drivers are George Russell, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Franco Colapinto, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda.
- F1 will introduce cars powered by internal combustion and electric power equally in 2026.
- George Russell has scored 237 points and is fourth in the Drivers' Standings this season.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a top-performing rookie, placed seventh in the standings.
- Isack Hadjar has secured a podium finish this season and is ninth in the standings.
- Yuki Tsunoda is ranked seventeenth with 20 points, struggling with his car.
- Franco Colapinto has yet to score points for Alpine and faces uncertainty about his future.
