Jacques points to next generation of F1 talent

F1 TV Lead Commentator Alex Jacques has identified five young drivers to watch for the rest of the 2026 season as the next generation of stars continues to arrive in Formula 1.

There is no shortage of young talent hoping to make the grade and race in Formula 1, with the next generation of stars well and truly arriving. Eight junior series graduates from the past five years have taken their place on the 2026 F1 grid – Racing Bulls’ Arvid Lindblad being the most recent – but who could follow in their footsteps?

Jacques takes fans through five young drivers he believes should be paying attention to for the remainder of this season, as the sport monitors the pipeline of junior talent looking to break into the grid.