2026 Season Guide
Key Rivalries
The battles that will define the 2026 season. From team-mates at war to multi-team championship fights.
The defining rivalry of the mid-2020s. Verstappen dominated 2021–2024, but Norris and McLaren closed the gap dramatically in 2024 and arrived in 2026 as genuine title rivals.
Key Moments So Far
- Norris vs Verstappen at 2024 Austrian GP — wheel-to-wheel battle ending in contact
- McLaren's 2024 constructors surge catching Red Bull
- 2026 regulation reset giving McLaren a chance to close the gap
🔥 Watch For in 2026
Both teams have adapted well to 2026 active aero regulations. Expect the closest championship battle in years.