A look at the combined podium totals of each driver lineup for 2026 shows Ferrari out in front and Cadillac surprising in the top four, on a grid full of history and contrast.
Formula 1 is not only preparing for a new season marked by technical changes, but also for a championship where driver pairings carry their own statistical weight. An image recently shared highlights a telling piece of pure experience: the accumulated podiums for each driver duo on the 2026 grid.
At the very top is Ferrari, which clearly dominates the ranking thanks to a combination totaling 252 podiums. The Italian team once again presents itself as the squad with the greatest track record in terms of results, backed by a lineup that has already been a protagonist on the biggest stages of the calendar.
Behind them is Red Bull with 128 podiums, a figure that keeps the Austrian team among the strong group despite a reshuffle that lowers its historical total compared to Ferrari. The gap is wide, but second place confirms it remains a structure with drivers used to competing at the front.
Third place goes to Aston Martin, which reaches 109 combined podiums. Fernando Alonso’s presence in the lineup explains much of that number, showing how the two-time champion’s experience continues to impact even the team’s overall statistics.
One of the surprises on the list is Cadillac, sitting fourth with 106 podiums. For a debuting Formula 1 team, the figure is explained by the choice of drivers with extensive previous experience. Betting on established names allows them to begin their history with a strong statistical foundation.
McLaren appears fifth with 70 podiums, a lower total compared to the leaders, but one that reflects a younger lineup built on potential rather than historical accumulation.
Further back is Williams with 31, while Mercedes sits seventh with 27, a striking number for a team that dominated the last decade, but one that responds to the generational shift in its driver pairing.
At the bottom of the ranking are Alpine with 5, Haas with 4, Audi with 1, and Racing Bulls still with no accumulated podiums in their duo.
These numbers do not define future performance, but they do offer an interesting snapshot: the 2026 grid blends history, experience, and new projects, with teams arriving loaded with past achievements and others just beginning to build theirs from scratch.
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