Every few years a class of rookies arrives that reshapes expectations. The class of 2026 has that feel about it.
The ones to watch
Kimi Antonelli has impressed with a maturity beyond his years, while Isack Hadjar has shown flashes of raw speed that have caught the paddock's attention.
Adapting to the new regulations has been a steep learning curve, but these names are already writing the next chapter of the sport.



