The Official F1 2026 silly season *contains speculation*

[grumpy52]

An others see the report that Hamilton has a deal to return to Mercedes for £120 million?

[732NM]

[SpudLink]

With infinite monkeys typing away at their keyboards, I guess that rumour was bound to pop up at some point.

Silly rumour for the silly season.

[PhilAsia]

grumpy52 said:

An others see the report that Hamilton has a deal to return to Mercedes for £120 million?

My team mate is gonna be Lewis in 2026. No way I'm gonna be sharing data!!!

[carl_w]

grumpy52 said:

An others see the report that Hamilton has a deal to return to Mercedes for £120 million?

That will explain why they haven't signed George

[Milkyway]

PhilAsia said:

grumpy52 said:

An others see the report that Hamilton has a deal to return to Mercedes for £120 million?

My team mate is gonna be Lewis in 2026. No way I'm gonna be sharing data!!!

He just keeping the seat warm... For Rovvennperra

[Galibier]

Mercedes line-up for 206 unchanged.

[Supersam83]

Russell and Kimi confirmed for Mercedes F1 team for 2026 finally!

[paulguitar]

As expected.

[thegreenhell]

But only a one year deal? Everyone keeping options open for next year's rules lottery.

[ThingsBehindTheSun]

So that just leaves

1)The Alpine seat currently occupied by Colapinto
2)The two RB seats currently occupied by Lawson and Hadjar
3)The second Red Bull seat currently occupied by Tsunoda

Hadjar to Red Bull
Lawson to stay at RB and be joined by Arvid Lindblad
No idea for Alpine, I understand that Briatore is not that impressed with Colapinto, maybe they will take Tsunoda as he is one of the only drivers free with a super licence and experience?

Bye Bye Colapinto and/or Tsunoda?

thegreenhell said:

But only a one year deal? Everyone keeping options open for next year's rules lottery.

I am assuming Toto is hoping that the 2026 Red Bull is a dog without Adrian Newey, the new Ford engine is a "GP2 engine" and that max majorly throws his toys out of the pram and wants to leave.

Feel a bit sorry for George, he is winning races and easily beating his team mate, yet still only get a one year deal.

Edited by ThingsBehindTheSun on Wednesday 15th October 14:37

[vaud]

Maybe he only wanted a one year deal, it cuts both ways.

My question is who has signed options at Ferrari for 2027+

[carl_w]

Jack Crawford ti become AM's third driver next year. Wonder what that means for Drugovich?

[ajprice]

carl_w said:

Jack Crawford ti become AM's third driver next year. Wonder what that means for Drugovich?

Drugovich is racing in Formula E with Andretti https://www.autosport.com/formula-e/news/why-drugo...

[hondajack85]

Drugovich is learning the boredom of managing a battery and regen in the dullest series going. Then he can return as a bit of an expert to F1.

[Milkyway]

hondajack85 said:

Drugovich is learning the boredom of managing a battery and regen in the dullest series going. Then he can return as a bit of an expert to F1.

Alonso wants to retire on a high...so JC will have to be patient.
(As would any 'third' driver)

Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 29th October 15:11

[Sandpit Steve]

hondajack85 said:

Drugovich is learning the boredom of managing a battery and regen in the dullest series going. Then he can return as a bit of an expert to F1.

LOL that’s not actually as crazy as it sounds. From the 2026 regulations thread, next year is going to be all about managing deployment and harvesting modes.

[Milkyway]

Lewis announces his retirement.
George signs for Ferrari.
Fernando signs a new AM contract.
Max claims his sixth WDC.

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 2nd November 12:56

[Teppic]

Colapinto stays at Alpine for 2026.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/colapin...

[Supersam83]

Teppic said:

Colapinto stays at Alpine for 2026.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/colapin...

What happened to Jack Doohan...