A look at how long each Formula 1 driver's contract is believed to be, as it stands in 2026, amid the potential for some key moves heading into the 2027 season. Lando Norris agreed to an extension shortly before the start of the 2024 F1 season on a "multi-year" extension to his previous deal, which had been set to expire in 2025. This means reigning world champion Norris is tied to McLaren until at least the end of 2027.
Oscar Piastri signed a new multi-year contract extension ahead of the 2025 F1 season that will keep him at McLaren until the end of 2028. Officially, Mercedes announced George Russell only for 2026 after speculation throughout last summer. But, Sky Sports News understands Russell signed a multi-year contract so will be with Mercedes until at least the end of 2027.
Mercedes confirmed Kimi Antonelli will remain for 2026 at the same time as their October announcement regarding Russell's future. Sky Sports News understands, like Russell, Antonelli signed a long-term deal that will keep him at Mercedes for at least a third campaign in 2027. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen ended speculation about his future by signing a new Red Bull contract in August 2026 that will see him stay with the team until the end of 2030.
Verstappen citied the possibility of V8 engines returning, confidence in Red Bull and racing in other motorsport categories as some of the reasons behind his new deal. Isack Hadjar will be the seventh driver in the last eight years to try their hand at being Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull following his impressive rookie campaign at Racing Bulls. Hadjar's future will be largely dictated around how close he is to Verstappen, regardless of how strong the RB22 is.
Charles Leclerc penned his latest Ferrari deal in June 2026. As with his previous agreement, announced in January 2024, the team did not publicly comment on the length of his contract, simply saying that it secured Leclerc's future at Maranello "for the coming seasons". That would take Leclerc up to at least the end of 2028, while there may also be options beyond that to extend further too.
Lewis Hamilton's shock announcement in February 2024 to join Ferrari in 2025 was one of the biggest F1 transfer deals in the sport's history. Ferrari announced the move as a multi-year deal. Hamilton provided more clarity on the precise length of that term when he confirmed at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix that he also had a contract in place for at least 2027, which would be his third year at the team.
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