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How long do the drivers’ current contracts last?

One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:32 AM
How long do the drivers’ current contracts last?
Key Things to Know
  • Formula 1 driver contracts across the grid show commitments extending through 2026, 2027, and up to 2030.
  • Max Verstappen and Lando Norris hold the longest confirmed deals, keeping them at Red Bull and McLaren through 2030.
  • Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is signed beyond 2028, while Lewis Hamilton is on a multi-year contract through 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Formula 1 has detailed the contract lengths across the grid heading into 2027 and beyond. Notable long-term commitments include McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who are both contracted through at least the end of 2030, while Charles Leclerc holds a multi-year deal with Ferrari that extends past 2028. At Mercedes, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are both secured through 2027.

Several driver moves and extensions also shape the upcoming grid, with Rafael Camara confirmed to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas on a multi-year deal in 2027. Additionally, new entrant Cadillac has signed experienced race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez on multi-year terms running through at least 2027.

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