Formula 1 fans, buckle up! The results are in, and they reveal the ultimate pilot pairings for the electrifying 2026 season! According to a groundbreaking poll conducted by formula1.com, the racing world has crowned the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as the top drivers, securing a staggering 30% of the vote. This comes as no shock, given the intense rivalry that unfolded during the 2025 season, culminating in a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi where Norris edged out Piastri and the formidable Max Verstappen for the title.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! The iconic Ferrari team, featuring the dynamic duo of Charles Leclerc and the legendary Lewis Hamilton, clinched the runner-up position, gathering 15% of the votes. Their performance last year had fans on the edge of their seats, and it’s clear that their star power hasn’t waned in the eyes of the public, despite falling from their previous top spot in the poll.
As for the podium finishers, Red Bull’s fierce competitors Max Verstappen and up-and-coming talent Isack Hadjar rounded out the top three with a solid 14%. Their thrilling performances have made them a fan-favorite, although they narrowly edged out Cadillac’s pairing of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, who also garnered 14%, but lost by a mere 40 votes!
And let’s not forget the Alpine team, where Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto showcased their skills and snagged the fifth spot with 10%. Here’s the complete breakdown of the top five preferred driver duos that have captured the hearts of F1 fans everywhere:
1. McLaren: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri – 30% 2. Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton – 15% 3. Red Bull: Max Verstappen & Isack Hadjar – 14% 4. Cadillac: Valtteri Bottas & Sergio Pérez – 14% 5. Alpine: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto – 10%
With rivalries heating up and new talents emerging, the 2026 season promises to be a thrilling spectacle on the racetrack. Fans are buzzing with excitement, as these elite pairs gear up for what could be a historic season in Formula 1 racing. Will McLaren maintain their dominance, or will Ferrari and Red Bull fight back? One thing’s for sure: the battle for supremacy has only just begun!








