The 2018 Formula 1 grid is complete and ready to roll, with the FIA publishing this season's entry list which includes a few new race numbers and name changes among the 20-strong field.

Legendary marque Aston Martin now enjoys an official presence on the F1 bill after boosting its involvement with Red Bull Racing.

McLaren F1 Team has chosen to underline its exclusive brand by not including engine partner Renault in its name, contrary to previous years when Honda was part of the outfit's official denomination.

Alfa Romeo is showcased alongside Sauber for its F1 return, while energy drink company Red Bull tags itself on to its second team which is now called Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda, while Sauber

One will also note that Force India remains Sahara Force India F1 Team, despite confirmation that a name change is in the works for the Silverstone-based outfit.

Williams new recruit Sergey Sirotkin has chosen to race with #35 while the other new face on the grid, Sauber's Charles Leclerc, has opted for #16.

The season kicks off in Melbourne on March 25 for a long-haul 21-race schedule which will end in Abu Dhabi on November 25.

Formula 1 2018 entry list

No. Driver Team Chassis Engine
8 Romain Grosjean Haas F1 Team Haas Ferrari
20 Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team Haas Ferrari
14 Fernando Alonso McLaren F1 Team McLaren Renault
2 Stoffel Vandoorne McLaren F1 Team McLaren Renault
44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport Mercedes Mercedes
77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport Mercedes Mercedes
3 Daniel Ricciardo Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer
33 Max Verstappen Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer
27 Nico Hulkenberg Renault Sport Formula One Team Renault Renault
55 Carlos Sainz Renault Sport Formula One Team Renault Renault
11 Sergio Perez Sahara Force India F1 Team Force India Mercedes
31 Esteban Ocon Sahara Force India F1 Team Force India Mercedes
9 Marcus Ericsson Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team Sauber Ferrari
16 Charles Leclerc Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team Sauber Ferrari
5 Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari
7 Kimi Raikkonen Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari
10 Pierre Gasly Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda
28 Brendon Hartley Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda
18 Lance Stroll Williams Martini Racing Williams Mercedes
35 Sergey Sirotkin Williams Martini Racing Williams Mercedes

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