Lando Norris has secured a four‑year contract with McLaren that will keep him aboard until the 2030 season.
McLaren & Mercedes
McLaren’s core duo now have clear horizons: Lando Norris is guaranteed to run through 2030, with clause‑based extensions still possible. Oscar Piastri’s new deal ties him to the team until the end of 2028 after a 2023 debut that followed a contractual dispute with Alpine.
Mercedes balances experience and youth as George Russell’s deal runs through 2027, anchoring his role after a successful loan stint at Williams. Kimi Antonelli shares a similar timeframe, arriving after Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 exit and safeguarding the team’s future until 2027.
Red Bull & Racing Bulls
Red Bull’s star engine continues with Max Verstappen, who will remain at the Dutch‑based team until 2030, extending the dominance that began in 2016. Newcomer Isack Hadjar will depart the senior squad by the end of 2026, sliding back to Racing Bulls after an impressive 2025 season that earned a podium.
Racing Bulls retains Liam Lawson on a 2026 contract, the Kiwi continuing after a brief Red Bull cut‑and‑paste in 2025, and Arvid Lindblad’s rookie tenure also expires in 2026, having proven himself during the 2026 grid.
Ferrari & Aston Martin
Ferrari’s veteran Lewis Hamilton re‑signed a three‑year extension that packages the 2025 to 2027 window, with a further clause potentially extending into 2028. Charles Leclerc’s agreement keeps him in Maranello until 2028 following an ascent from a Sauber loan to a Ferrari mainstay.
Aston Martin anchors Fernando Alonso’s 2026 term while a “2025 and beyond” arrangement secured Lance Stroll’s presence, a contract that hinges on his father Lawrence Stroll’s ownership and takes no specific deadline.
Williams & Haas
Williams confirms Alex Albon for the rest of 2027, following a 2024 return after a stint with Red Bull and brief hiatus. Carlos Sainz’s deal also runs to 2028, underpinning his shift from Mitsubishi‑hardroad fleets— from Toro Rosso to Renault, McLaren, Ferrari and now Williams.
Haas features Esteban Ocon on a contract ending in 2026, while Oliver Bearman’s rise from a 2024 stand‑in to a full‑time seat brings his term to the end of 2026, reflecting a multi‑year structure beginning in 2025.
Audi (Sauber) & Alpine
Sauber’s transition into Audi brings Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto into a multi‑year arrangement that secures their spot through 2027, contingent on team-owner agreements. Both drivers joined the Sauber‑to‑Audi rebranding in 2025.
Alpine sharpens its lineup with Pierre Gasly’s contract stalling through 2028 following his 2025 move from Toro Rosso. Franco Colapinto has a 2027 term after switching from a 2024 brief stint at Williams to secure a solid footing with the Enstone‑based team.
Cadillac
Cadillac’s 2026‑onward roster features Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, each signing multi‑year deals that will carry them into the 2027 season. Their arrivals in 2026 round out a new and ambitious team strategy.
With contracts stretching across the grid, the forthcoming season will reveal whether the larger deals secure a predictable championship or if mid‑season swaps will still rewrite the podium composition.
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