Formula 1 — commonly known as F1 — stands as the pinnacle of global motorsport, where engineering brilliance, fearless drivers and split-second strategy collide at speeds exceeding 300 kilometres per hour. The championship travels across continents, transforming city streets and historic circuits alike into theatres of velocity, precision and prestige. For the 2026 season, anticipation runs especially high: sweeping technical regulations promise faster, more sustainable machines, new rivalries are emerging across the grid, and the calendar continues its worldwide expansion from Melbourne to Monaco, Singapore to São Paulo. 2025 champions Lando Norris and Max Verstappen remain the benchmark, yet challengers such as Spain’s Carlos Sainz, and Italy’s rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli are sharpening the competitive edge — while Charles Leclerc, fresh from his recent wedding, returns to the paddock balancing newlywed glow with Ferrari’s championship ambitions.

Beyond the racing itself, Formula 1 has evolved into a travelling spectacle of style as much as speed. Drivers have become fashion personalities in their own right — Lewis Hamilton redefining paddock tailoring, Leclerc embracing Riviera elegance, and figures like Pierre Gasly and George Russell blending athletic precision with modern luxury. The paddock, meanwhile, draws a cosmopolitan crowd: team principals, global celebrities, and the ever-photographed wives and girlfriends of the grid, all moving from circuit to circuit as the championship circles the globe.

In this sun-drenched, high-octane environment, sunglasses are far more than an accessory. For drivers, performance eyewear shields highly trained eyes from glare during track walks, data briefings and media duties between sessions. Off the circuit, sleek frames become a signature element of paddock style... worn by racers, partners and celebrity guests alike as they arrive at each Grand Prix. From aerodynamic sports frames to statement luxury designs, sunglasses capture the spirit of Formula 1 perfectly: technical, global, and always a step ahead of the curve.

Australian Grand Prix, 6-8 March 2026

At the season-opening Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit, Mercedes set the tone for the 2026 championship with a commanding performance. George Russell of Great Britain delivered a composed and confident drive to secure the first victory of the season, navigating the fast yet unforgiving street circuit with precision from start to finish. The result marked a strong statement for the Silver Arrows as the new campaign began.

Behind him, Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed with a mature and controlled performance to bring home second place, making it a remarkable one-two finish for Mercedes and signalling the young Italian’s growing presence on the grid. Charles Leclerc, recently celebrating his wedding, completed the podium for Ferrari with a determined drive, ensuring the Scuderia remained firmly in the early championship conversation as the 2026 season roared into life in Melbourne.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain wore Ray-Ban RB0832S Mega Wayfarer II in black, a new release for 2026.

During the previews, Lewis Hamilton was also seen wearing black Ray-Ban RB4457D 6677/87 sunglasses.

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso of Spain wore black Oakley Meta HSTN OW8002 03 Prizm Polarised Smart Glasses, a model that has quickly become his favourite since its release.

Lance Stroll of Canada from the Aston Martin team sported transparent Oakley Pitchman R OO9439 sunglasses with Prizm Black lenses.

While we currently stock this transparent frame with Prizm Sapphire lenses, you can pre-order the exact sunglasses Lance wore by contacting our team.

Valtteri Bottas of Finland, racing for the Cadillac team, wore black Oakley Latch Panel OO9404 01 shields with Prizm black lenses.

Carlos Sainz of Spain was spotted cycling during the previews wearing matte black and patterned white Oakley BXTR OO9280 03 sunglasses with Prizm Sapphire lenses.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team wore black Police Champ 13 SPLQ82 0700 round frames.

Esteban Ocon of France and Haas F1 Team was seen greeting fans on the Melbourne Walk ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, wearing black FRED Manille FG40089I square sunglasses.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Nico Hülkenberg of Germany, driving for the Audi team, was seen wearing red ic! berlin IC0063 Scott sunglasses.

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Nico Hülkenberg was also spotted wearing black ic! berlin IC0065 Ryan sunglasses. Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Britain’s George Russell wore tortoiseshell Brunello Cucinelli BC3005 frames with green lenses.

Isack Hadjar of France, representing Oracle Red Bull Racing, wore transparent yellow Maui Jim Hiehie GS636-21 round sunglasses with grey lenses.

Sergio Pérez of Mexico, driving for the Cadillac team, wore Oliver Peoples OV5499SU Griffo sunglasses, a model that has now been discontinued.

China’s Zhou Guanyu of Cadillac wore black Chrome Hearts T. Hutch frames.

Alexandra Saint Mleux, the new Mrs Leclerc, was seen wearing Gentle Monster Orora 02 oval sunglasses.

Hannah St John, girlfriend of New Zealand’s Liam Lawson, arrived at the race wearing gold Miu Miu MU A51S 5AK20P rimless sunglasses with brown lenses.

Actor and television host Terry Crews was among the VIP attendees, wearing Mykita Musk sunglasses in black.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore also attended the race weekend, seen in black Saint Laurent SL 567 001 sunglasses.

Chinese Grand Prix, 13-15 March 2026

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix took place at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, with Mercedes delivering a dominant performance. Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed victory with a winning time of 1:33:15.607, securing 25 points and continuing his impressive rookie campaign. His teammate George Russell finished second, 5.515 seconds behind, completing a Mercedes 1–2 finish, while Lewis Hamilton, now driving for Ferrari, rounded out the podium in third place, 25.267 seconds off the lead. The Shanghai circuit’s long straights and technical opening sector once again played a key role in shaping the race strategy and overtaking opportunities.

Charles Leclerc of Monaco, racing for Ferrari, was seen wearing the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer RB4940 601/87 sunglasses in black.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton also returned to the paddock in Ray-Ban RB0832S Mega Wayfarer II sunglasses in black, a new release for Spring 2026.

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso of Spain returned to one of his favourite pairs — the black Oakley Meta HSTN OW8002 03 Prizm Polarised Smart Glasses.

Nico Hülkenberg was spotted once again wearing his ic! berlin IC0065 Ryan sunglasses in black.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Representing the Cadillac team, Valtteri Bottas of Finland wore the Oakley Sutro Lite OO9463 05 sunglasses in black featuring black Prizm lenses — a style that has become a favourite among athletes across many sporting disciplines.

Britain’s George Russell returned to his trusted Brunello Cucinelli BC3005 frames in tortoiseshell with green lenses.

Cadillac driver Zhou Guanyu of China continued his affinity for Chrome Hearts, this time wearing the Sluss Bussin II sunglasses from the brand.

Canada’s Lance Stroll of Aston Martin opted once again for the transparent Oakley Pitchman R OO9439 sunglasses with Prizm Black lenses.

While we currently stock this transparent frame with Prizm Sapphire lenses, the exact version worn by Lance can pre-ordered by contacting our team.

Away from the grid, Alexandra Saint Mleux was spotted in Saint Laurent SL 751 Jeanne 001 oval sunglasses in black; truly a timeless piece.

Alexandra Saint Mleux was later seen wearing The Emmy sunglasses from Jimmy Fairly.

 Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming, among the VIP attendees, appeared in black Louis Vuitton Slide Square sunglasses.

Japanese Grand Prix, 27-29 March 2026

The 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix took place at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, delivering a standout moment in the season as Mercedes’ rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed victory with a composed and confident drive. Oscar Piastri secured second place for McLaren, finishing +13.7 seconds behind, while Charles Leclerc completed the podium for Ferrari in third, marking a significant milestone in Antonelli’s early career and hinting at a shift in the competitive order.

Off track, the electric Suzuka atmosphere was further elevated by a star-studded VIP paddock, which welcomed the cast of Super Mario Galaxy — Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, and more — who were in Tokyo for their promotional tour, adding to the buzz of an already high-profile race weekend.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari has made the newly released Ray-Ban RB0832S Mega Wayfarer II sunglasses for 2026 his latest go-to frame!

France's Esteban Ocon of Haas F1 Team was spotted wearing shiny black Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 RW4012 601/71 Smart Glasses.

Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin was seen in a new frame, opting for the Oakley Holbrook XL OO9417 16 sunglasses in black.

Monaco's Charles Leclerc returned to his favourite Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer RB4940 601/87 sunglasses in black.

For three consecutive race weekends, Nico Hülkenberg of German and Haas F1 Team wore ic! berlin IC0065 Ryan sunglasses in black.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

China's Zhou Guanyu of Team Cadillac has been sporting a new frame week after week. For the Japanese Grand Prix, he wore Gentle Monster Cookie G6 sunglasses in grey.

A similar silhouette can be found in our Versace 2272 5493/87.

Kika Gomes, partner of Pierre Gasly wears Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2140 901/58 Sunglasses.

Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, was seen cheering during the race wearing gold Silhouette Panmure Rimless 8750 sunglasses with gradient lenses.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Anya Taylor-Joy, who voices Princess Peach in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, was seen wearing the tortoiseshell Emmy frame from Jimmy Fairly.

A similar silhouette can be found in our Ray-Ban Sam RB 5432 2012.

Jack Black, who voices Bowser in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, wore the Ray-Ban RB7047 5573 frame in brown and tortoiseshell with prescription tinted lenses.

This custom lens fitting service is available with every purchase by contacting our team.

Charlie Day, who voices Luigi in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, was seen exploring the paddock and meeting drivers, wearing the Oliver Peoples OV5454SU Desmon Sun 1692C5 in Pale Citrine — a limited-edition colourway.

A similar silhouette in a close colourway can be found in our Garrett Leight Evan 2171 PG/SFPCOF.

Brie Larson, who voices Rosalina in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxie Movie, embraced studs and shines in Gentle Monster Orora 02 sunglasses.

Miami Grand Prix, 1-3 May 2026

At the Miami International Autodrome, the 2026 Miami Grand Prix unfolded a month after the last Japanese Grand Prix, following the rare cancellation of both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian legs throughout April—heightening anticipation for Formula 1’s return. The race weekend delivered on every front. Lando Norris opened strongly by converting sprint pole into victory, leading home McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. On Grand Prix Sunday, it was Mercedes’ breakout star Andrea Kimi Antonelli who seized the moment, converting pole into a commanding win and making history as the first driver to turn his first three consecutive pole positions into victories at the same events. McLaren’s Norris and Piastri once again completed the podium, cementing the team’s exceptional form.

Off the track, Miami reaffirmed its status as Formula 1’s most glamorous destination, where elite sport meets high fashion under the Florida sun. The paddock buzzed with high-profile celebrities and global tastemakers, many arriving in impeccably curated looks accented by fashion-forward eyewear: oversized silhouettes, tinted lenses, and statement frames that captured the city’s bold, high-gloss aesthetic. It was a weekend where speed and style moved in perfect sync, with eyewear playing a defining role in the visual spectacle both on and off the circuit!

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari sported another of Ray-Ban’s hottest 2026 releases—the rimless Ray-Ban RB3928 rectangular frame, featuring dark brown polarised lenses.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Another leg, another new frame for Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso of Spain. For the Miami Grand Prix weekend, he was seen wearing the matte grey Oakley Latch OO9265 32 round sunglasses, featuring Prizm Sapphire polarised lenses. In stock with limited quantities!

Sergio Pérez of Mexico, driving for the Cadillac team, was seen wearing Oliver Peoples Eyles in transparent yellow with grey gradient lenses.

While we currently stock this style in tortoiseshell, the exact colourway that Sergio Pérez wore is available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Racing Bulls wore the new Hugo Boss HUGO HG1392S square sunglasses in transparent grey, featuring textured temples that add a touch of sophistication.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Fellow Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad of Great Britain opted for the rounded version of Hugo Boss’s new release, the HUGO HG1390S sunglasses.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

The GOAT Lionel Messi was seen wearing black Bottega Veneta BV1442S 001 sunglasses from our Spring/Summer 2026 drop as he entered Miami International Autodrome paddock.

Patrick Dempsey wore Tag Heuer TH40061I 01 W Golden Age sunglasses in black featuring blue gradient lenses, a perfect fit for the ambassador of the luxurious Swiss house.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Jamie Foxx was among the celebrities flying into Miami for the F1 weekend. He wore his signature Tom Ford Ilias TF1154 01E sunglasses in black, featuring yellow photochromic lenses—an enduring favourite he’s sported from the Grammy Awards to Super Bowl LX.

We also spotted Emma Robberts at the VIP tribune. She was wearing black Oliver Peoples Rueny OV5601SU 1731/P2 sunglasses with Midnight Polarised lenses.

Colin Farrell looked effortlessly stylish in the paddock, serving a distinctly Miami Vice-worthy moment. He wore the black Prada D13SU sunglasses, a new release for 2026.

Contact our team  for enquiries regarding this new style.

Joe Burrow continued his affinity for tinted lenses, particularly in blue, joining other celebrities at the Miami International Autodrome wearing the gold FRED Force 10 FG40023U 30V sunglasses.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Tyriq Withers was also present at the Miami Grand Prix, opting for the new Saint Laurent Sun SL 872 Erin 001 sunglasses—a highly distinctive piece from the house’s Spring 2026 collection, also worn by Bella Hadid in the campaign.

Actor Danny Ramirez, boyfriend of Jessica Alba, returned to wear his go-to Cartier CT0465S 004 sunglasses in gold featuring brown gradient lenses.

An ambassador for BOSS, Chase Stokes watched the Miami race in style, wearing the new Hugo Boss BOSS 1895S sunglasses in black with grey gradient lenses.

Available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Actor Matthew Broome and singer Chase Hudson, widely known as Huddy, also made an appearance at the Miami Grand Prix. Matthew wore the black Hugo Boss BOSS 1895S sunglasses with green lenses (available for pre-order by contacting our team), while Huddy opted for the black Prada Linea Rossa SPS 07W sunglasses, which have unfortunately been discontinued.

Norwegian alpine ski racer Aleksander Kilde was among the high-profile attendees at the Miami Grand Prix. He wore the brown Oakley Permian OO9520 03 sunglasses with Prizm rose gold lenses.

American football player Joey Bosa of the Buffalo Bills was spotted wearing Ray-Ban RB4466D 601S/81 sunglasses in black, featuring grey polarised lenses, at the Miami Grand Prix.

Canadian Grand Prix, 22-24 May 2026

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix delivered absolute chaos in mixed conditions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The early stages featured an intense wheel-to-wheel battle between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, which came to a heartbreaking end on Lap 30 when Russell suffered a power unit failure. A mid-race Virtual Safety Car triggered a flurry of pit-stop drama, ultimately compromising Oscar Piastri’s race due to a poor tyre strategy call. This opened the door for Antonelli to take control of the lead, while Lewis Hamilton produced a spectacular late-race charge to overtake Max Verstappen for second place, securing his best finish of the season.

Following the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes now dominates the championship standings, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers’ standings on 131 points, followed by teammate George Russell in second place. Ferrari sits second in the constructors’ standings, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton occupying third and fourth respectively in the drivers’ championship, while McLaren remains a competitive third ahead of a struggling Red Bull team.

George Russell of Great Britain and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team wore Oliver Peoples Cary Grant Sun OV5413SU 1679/P1 sunglasses in tortoiseshell featuring green G-15 polarised lenses. Available in-stock in very limited quantities!

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari wore black Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer RB4940 601/87 sunglasses.

Professional golfer Muni He, girlfriend of Thai-British racer Alex Albon, was seen wearing black Saint Laurent Sun SL 567 001 sunglasses.

As the 2026 Formula 1 season continues its global tour from circuit to circuit, the paddock remains as much a showcase of eyewear style as it is of racing brilliance. From drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to the ever-growing list of celebrities and VIP guests arriving at each Grand Prix, sunglasses remain an essential part of the sport’s modern identity — practical under the glare of the track yet unmistakably stylish.

At Pretavoir, we will continue to update this guide throughout the season, tracking the sunglasses worn by drivers, their partners, and celebrity guests across the Formula 1 calendar. As an authorised eyewear retailer and trusted source for celebrity eyewear, you can discover, shop, and pre-order the latest frames seen at the Grand Prix — all in one place as the championship unfolds week by week.

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