Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Announces 2026 F1 Driver Line-up

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has announced that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will form the team’s official driver lineup for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

Liam will continue to bring his experience and strong race craft to the team as we navigate the next chapter in the sport with the new 2026 regulations. Arvid, who becomes the 20th Red Bull Junior Programme driver to reach F1, steps up after an impressive rise through the ranks. He has demonstrated raw speed, maturity and potential, underscoring the team’s long-standing commitment to developing elite young talent.

After a successful rookie year at VCARB, Isack will drive alongside Max at Red Bull Racing, with his promotion highlighting the strength of Red Bull’s driver development while reflecting the exceptional performances he delivered throughout the year.

Alan Permane, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls

“Firstly, a huge congratulations to Isack. He has delivered a truly outstanding season, demonstrating exceptional race-craft and consistency well beyond his experience. He has fully earned his step up to Red Bull Racing and we wish him nothing but the best as he takes on this exciting new challenge in his career – we are proud to have been part of the journey.

“Liam has shown impressive performance and professionalism throughout this year, he has excelled when conditions have been at their hardest and we look forward to building on this in 2026, while Arvid’s rapid progression marks him as one of the standout young talents in the sport. Together, they form a strong and dynamic pairing, one that embodies the ambition and youthful spirit of VCARB as we enter a transformative new era for Formula One.”

Arvid Lindblad

“I’d like to thank everyone at VCARB for the opportunity. Since I started this journey at five years old, it was always my goal to be in Formula One so it’s a proud moment to take this step. I’m extremely grateful to the Red Bull Junior Programme and my personal team for their guidance, mentorship and belief; none of this would have been possible without their support. 2026 will be a big challenge and I know there’s a lot to learn, but I’m ready to work closely with the team and rise to it. I can’t wait to get started, it’s going to be an exciting year!”

Liam Lawson

“I’m really looking forward to racing with VCARB in 2026. It’s an opportunity I’ll continue to be grateful for as we enter a year of change in F1. I’m ready to get to work with the team as we prepare for the challenging season ahead. It’s going to be an exciting year and I can’t wait to kick it off with my first pre-season with the team.”

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Jarrod Partridge

Jarrod Partridge is the Co-Founder of F1 Chronicle and an FIA accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following Formula 1. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered F1 races at circuits around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every race report, driver profile, and technical analysis he writes.

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