How Many F1 Teams Are There in 2025? Full List & Facts

By Emma Wilson · April 22, 2028

There are currently 10 Formula 1 teams competing in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, each fielding two drivers for a total of 20 drivers on the grid.

Overview of the Current Formula 1 Grid

The Formula 1 World Championship features a competitive lineup of 10 constructor teams as of the 2025 season. This number has remained stable since the addition of the Haas F1 Team in 2016, despite ongoing discussions about potential future entries. Each team operates under the FIA's strict technical and sporting regulations and competes for both the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships.

History of Team Numbers in Formula 1

The number of teams in Formula 1 has fluctuated significantly since the championship began in 1950. Early seasons saw over 30 entrants, though many were privateers using outdated cars. Over time, rising costs and technological demands led to consolidation.

Key Changes Over Decades

1950s–1970s: Dozens of independent teams and privateers competed annually.
1980s: Peak with up to 26 cars entered in a single race (1984).
1990s–2000s: Gradual reduction due to financial pressures and factory team dominance.
2010: Expansion to 13 teams with new entries like Lotus, Virgin, and HRT.
2016: Haas becomes the most recent new team, reducing the count to 10 after earlier exits.

List of Current Formula 1 Teams in 2025

The following 10 teams are officially registered for the 2025 Formula 1 season:

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Red Bull Racing
Ferrari
McLaren F1 Team
Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
Williams Racing
Visa Cash App RB F1 Team (formerly AlphaTauri)
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber (transitioning to Audi works team in 2026)
Haas F1 Team

Detailed Breakdown of 2025 F1 Teams

Team Name	Base Country	Engine Supplier	First Season	World Championships (Constructors)	2025 Drivers
Mercedes-AMG F1	Germany / UK	Mercedes	2010	8	George Russell, Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull Racing	Austria	Honda RBPT	2005	6	Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez
Ferrari	Italy	Ferrari	1950	16	Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz
McLaren	UK	Mercedes	1966	8	Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris
Aston Martin	UK	Ferrari	2018 (as Racing Point)	0	Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll
Alpine	France	Renault	2002 (as Renault)	2	Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon
Williams	UK	Mercedes	1978	9	Alexander Albon, Logan Sargeant
Visa Cash App RB	UK	Honda RBPT	2006 (as Toro Rosso)	0	Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber	Switzerland	Ferrari	1993	0	Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu
Haas F1 Team	USA	Ferrari	2016	0	Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hülkenberg

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The data shows that Italian manufacturer Ferrari leads in Constructors' Championships with 16 titles, followed by Williams with 9. Mercedes has dominated the hybrid era (2014–2021) with 8 titles. All but two teams—Mercedes and Red Bull—rely on customer engines, highlighting the ongoing debate about competitive parity. The 2025 season marks the final year before Audi's full factory entry in 2026, which will maintain the 10-team structure.

About F1 Teams: Frequently Asked Questions

How many F1 teams are there in 2025?

There are 10 Formula 1 teams in the 2025 season, each entering two cars, resulting in a 20-car grid.

Why are there only 10 teams in Formula 1?

The number dropped from 13 in 2010 due to financial challenges, team withdrawals (like Caterham and Manor), and strategic decisions by the FIA and FOM to stabilize the sport with sustainable, well-funded entries.

Which F1 team has the most championships?

Ferrari holds the record for the most Constructors' Championships with 16 titles, the last of which was won in 2008.

Is an American team in Formula 1?

Yes, the Haas F1 Team is the only American-owned team in F1, based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and competing since 2016 with technical ties to Ferrari.

Will there be new F1 teams in 2026?

No entirely new team is joining in 2026, but Audi will become a full works constructor by acquiring a stake in Sauber, rebranding the current Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber as Audi F1 Team from 2026 onward.