Aston Martin Aramco Esports Team confirms line-up for 2026 F1 Sim Racing Season

Aston Martin Aramco Esports Team are delighted to confirm their participation in the 2026 F1 Sim Racing Championship, as preparations ramp up for the opening round later this month.

The season gets underway at the NEC in Birmingham from 27–29 March, with China, Japan and Bahrain set to feature across an action-packed three days of racing.

The F1 Sim Racing Championship returns for another year of high-intensity competition, and the team heads into the new campaign with a refreshed and exciting driver line-up. Duncan Hofland remains with the team, while Jan Haladej earns promotion from development driver to a full-time race seat.

Joining them for 2026 is Spaniard Rubén Pedreño, who arrives to complete the team's line-up for the season ahead.

#26 | Duncan Hofland

"Going into the 2026 F1 Sim Racing season, I'm looking forward to performing once again. It will be my second season as a driver for the Aston Martin Aramco Esports team, and I'm very proud to be part of the team. The chemistry is really good within the team, so I think that will help us a lot to perform as best as possible."

#93 | Rubén Pedreño

"I'm really happy to be a part of Aston Martin Aramco Esports for the 2026 F1 Sim Racing season. I'm really looking forward to showing everyone what we are capable of. Working with Jan, Duncan, and the whole team has been really nice. It's a really good atmosphere, and I think that great mood can help us for the season."

#88 | Jan Haladej

"I'm very excited to get the 2026 F1 Sim Racing season started. I've been working with the team in the background for the last few years, and I'm happy to be able to show what I'm capable of on a big stage. It's great to be working with Rubén and Duncan. Let's see what we can do."

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