F1 could possibly be set for a serious shake-up within the driver market in 2027.
Here’s a rundown of the confirmed 2027 F1 grid thus far…
McLaren – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
McLaren have each reigning world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri tied right down to long-term contracts that, in idea a minimum of, will preserve the pair at Woking till the top of 2027 and 2028 respectively.
Mercedes – TBC
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli signed contract extensions for 2026 however Mercedes haven’t confirmed the precise size of the offers.
Crash.web understands each Russell and Antonelli have been given multi-year offers that embrace varied clauses, the main points of that are saved below wraps by Mercedes who will likely be preserving a watchful eye on Max Verstappen.
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Might Russell and Verstappen be teammates in 2027?
Purple Bull – Max Verstappen and TBC
Formally, Verstappen is below contract with Purple Bull till the top of the 2028 season, nevertheless it’s identified that the four-time world champion’s deal options choices that may allow him to depart early if sure situations are met.
Verstappen reportedly can terminate his contract on the finish of 2026 if he’s not a minimum of second within the drivers’ world championship by the beginning of the summer time break in July. Verstappen’s future is about to dominate the approaching months and the Dutchman will play a vital position in how the motive force market pans out.
Isack Hadjar has been promoted for 2026 but it surely’s no secret that Purple Bull churn via their drivers shortly, so there isn’t a assure that he’ll stay on the senior group past the top of the marketing campaign. His future will likely be decided by his performances alongside Verstappen this yr.
Ferrari – Charles Leclerc and TBC
In the beginning of 2024, Charles Leclerc put pen to paper on a bumper new contract with Ferrari that’s believed to final till the top of 2029. There have been rumours that Leclerc can be free to exit Ferrari on the finish of 2026 or 2027 if the Scuderia fail to supply a championship-winning automotive.
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Lewis Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari when he made the blockbuster change from Mercedes for the beginning of the 2025 season. That is understood to be a baseline two-year deal, with the seven-time world champion believed to carry an choice to proceed into 2027 if he needs.
Hamilton indicated that he has a “fairly lengthy contract” with Ferrari and is “a little bit bit far” from having to speak about his future ultimately yr’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he dismissed rumours of a 2026 exit.

Will Hamilton and Leclerc nonetheless be Ferrari drivers in 2027?
Williams – TBC
Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have multi-year offers with Williams, although the precise size of those offers, and any potential exit clauses that exist inside them, will not be identified.
Racing Bulls – TBC
Liam Lawson and F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad’s offers solely cowl the 2026 season at Purple Bull’s sister group Racing Bulls.
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Aston Martin – TBC

Alonso has a giant name to make about his F1 future
Fernando Alonso is out of contract on the finish of 2026 and it stays to be seen whether or not the two-time world champion, who turns 45 in July, will proceed in F1.
Lance Stroll is successfully on a rolling contract with the group owned by his billionaire father, Lawrence, however formally Aston Martin haven’t any drivers signed up for 2027 and past.
Haas – TBC
Each Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman’s contracts are because of expire on the finish of 2026.
Audi – TBC
At Audi, it’s not identified how lengthy Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto’s multi-year offers final.
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Alpine – Pierre Gasly and TBC
Alpine have Pierre Gasly tied down in a deal that has been prolonged via to the top of 2028, however who will likely be his 2027 teammate is anybody’s guess at this stage.
Cadillac – Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez

Perez and Bottas will group up at Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez penned multi-year offers once they signed for F1’s latest group final summer time. The precise size is unknown, until you might be Cadillac in fact.














