There are few available drives left for Formula 1's 2026 season. Red Bull's poisoned-chalice second seat alongside Max Verstappen remains open, as the team works out what to do with Yuki Tsunoda, and the consequences of filling that seat will extend to the Racing Bulls operation. Mercedes also does not have drivers under contract for next year, but will retain George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli for 2026. Alpine has the only other vacancy.
Although the Alpine lead driver spot was never in doubt - Pierre Gasly was already signed up for next year before extending his contract to the end of 2028 - the occupant of the second seat remains undecided.
