Anthony Davidson's Top Six F1 Driver Pairings
Anthony Davidson picks his top six 2026 driver duos – from McLaren's Norris‑Piastri to Haas' Bearman‑Ocon – and opens a fan poll on Sky Sports, letting fans vote on the strongest line‑up.
Former driver and Sky Sports analyst Anthony Davidson has named his top six driver pairings for the 2026 season, ranking them by last year’s Constructors results and inviting fans to vote.
Why it matters:
Why driver pairings matter: a complementary duo maximises a car’s potential, while mismatched teammates can hold a team back. The line‑ups also drive fan debate and media narrative before the season starts.
The details:
- McLaren – Norris & Piastri: Title‑chasing duo that powered McLaren’s early Constructors win.
- Mercedes – Russell & Antonelli: Russell brings speed; Antonelli impressed as a talented rookie.
- Red Bull – Verstappen & Hadjar: Verstappen is the benchmark, Hadjar adds rookie pressure.
- Ferrari – Leclerc & Hamilton: Leclerc’s pace meets Hamilton’s experience for a title‑hope combo.
- Williams – Albon & Sainz: Sainz’s professionalism lifts Albon, boosting the midfield push.
- Haas – Bearman & Ocon: Ocon’s racecraft blends with Bearman’s youth, giving Haas a surprise edge.
What's next:
The Australian Grand Prix this weekend will be the first test of these line‑ups. Fans can vote on Sky Sports' poll, and the results will be revisited in the opening race analysis.