The most eye-catching name on the list is, unsurprisingly, the Japanese driver, who finds himself without a race seat for the upcoming season after Red Bull opted to place its faith in Isack Hadjar, promoting him alongside Max Verstappen.

As a result, Tsunoda has been forced to accept a reserve role for 2026, hoping it could serve as a springboard back onto the grid in 2027.

Another familiar Sauber name is Guanyu Zhou. After spending three years alongside Valtteri Bottas from 2022 to 2024, followed by a season as Ferrari’s reserve driver, Zhou is set to take on the same role at Cadillac this year.

Williams will appoint Luke Browning and Paul Aron will stay at Alpine respectively.

Audi’s choice has yet to be confirmed, with the German manufacturer set to rely on its full-time line-up of Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.

As mentioned earlier, the Chinese driver took on the role of Ferrari reserve in 2025 and will continue in the same capacity this year, with his ultimate aim still firmly focused on securing a race seat for 2026.