F1 Driver Contracts for 2026: Full List of Confirmed Deals, Expiring Contracts, and Possible Transfers

F1 Driver Contracts for 2026: Full List of Confirmed Deals, Expiring Contracts, and Possible Transfers
Image source: Instagram/Lewis Hamilton

The F1 2026 year is set to be an exciting one, and at this moment fans are eager to know who’s going where, which drivers are staying, whose contracts are getting expired, and possible transfer deals. In this article, we’ve mentioned all details of the contracts of teams like McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Alpine, and more with their drivers for the F1 2025 season.

F1 Driver Contracts for 2026

McLaren

McLaren has a multi-year contract with Lando Norris, a 25-year-old British racing driver, beyond 2027. With Oscar Piastri, McLaren has a similar multiyear contract beyond 2028.

Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are contracted with Ferrari. Hamilton’s contract will end in 2026, while Leclerc has a multi-year signing beyond 2027.

Red Bull

Red Bull has a contract with Max Verstappen till 2028. Their contract with another driver, Yuki Tsunoda, will end this year in 2025. However, according to rumors, Verstappen’s future in Red Bull is uncertain for the upcoming season, as he is reportedly unhappy from the last few years.

Image source: Instagram/Max Verstappen

Mercedes

Mercedes contracts with George Russell and Andre Kimi Antonelli will end in 2025. There are reports that Mercedes wants Max Verstappen. Russell’s deal is yet to be placed for next year.

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Aston Martin

Aston Martin has contracted players with Fernando Alonso till 2026 and has a multi-year deal with Lance Stroll beyond 2026. The Aston Martin’s lineup is set for the next season.

Alpine

Alpine has contracts with Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto. Gasly’s contract with Alpine is ending in 2026, while Colapinto’s is still rolling as they are monitoring his progress. As of now there is no clarity on who will be Gasly’s partner at the French squad in 2026.

Haas

Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman are contracted with Haas till 2026. So they are all set for 2026.

Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls contracts with Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar will end in this year, 2025. So they have yet to sign any driver for 2026. Hadjar has impressed in his rookie campaign for the team.

Williams

Williams has contracts with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Both of the drivers contracts are ending in 2026, so Williams is set for the next season.

Sauber

Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto are under contract with Sauber till 2026.

TeamDriverContract EndsDriverContract Ends
McLarenLando NorrisMulti year (beyond 2027)Oscar PiastriMulti-year (beyond 2028)
FerrariLewis Hamilton2026Charles LeclercMulti-year (beyond 2027)
Red BullMax Verstappen2028Yuki Tsunoda2025
MercedesGeorge Russell2025Andrea Kimi Antoneli2025
Aston MartinFernando Alonso2026Lance StrollMulti-year (beyond 2026)
AlpinePierre Gasly2026Franco ColapintoRolling
HaasEsteban Ocon2026Oliver Bearman2026
Racing BullsLiam Lawson2025Isack Hadjar2025
Williams Alex Albon2026Carlos Sainz2026
SauberNico Hulkenberg2026Gabriel Bortoleto2026
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