All driver contract status

It is a abstract of all F1 drivers and crew contract standing forward of the 2026 season, together with Cadillac because the eleventh entry.

We have included all the newest rumours that may get the x and which is able to permit groups to be swapped for the following season…

McLaren

McLaren already locks up subsequent yr’s driver lineup in place, with each Randororis and Oscar Piastri being tied to offers, together with the 2026 marketing campaign.

Both Norris or Piastri might enter the 2026 season as defending F1 champions.

Ferrari

Like McLaren, Ferrari additionally types each drivers in 2026.

At the start of 2024, Charles Leclerc signed a brand new long-term contract that will run till the top of the 2029 marketing campaign and be mentioned to be 5 extra years.

In the meantime, the celebrity signed Lewis Hamilton and took half in a deal that’s understood to cowl at the least the 2025 and 2026 campaigns.

Purple Bull

4-time world champion Max Verstappen signed a long-term contract in March 2022 to remain at Purple Bull till the top of 2028.

Nevertheless, Verstappen’s future is questionable, and rumors proceed even after the plunder of Purple Bull Boss Christian Horner.

Verstappen’s misfortune has been reported for the previous yr. Mercedes is in entrance of the queue in the event that they ask for an exit for 2026 regardless of being on the contract.

Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reportedly met to debate the strikes which have taken place after the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix.

The driving force of the second Purple Bull automotive can also be an issue.

Liam Lawson solely lasted two races in 2025 as a teammate for Verstappen. Nevertheless, Tsunoda has been struggling ever since getting his gig. There’s a massive debate about who will return for Purple Bull subsequent season.

Mercedes

Andrea Kimi Antoneri and George Russell know that their future might rely on Mercedes’ curiosity in Verstappen.

Russell’s contract expires on the finish of 2025, however the lengthy delay in committing to a brand new contract sparked suspicions that Mercedes wished Verstappen.

Russell argues that it is most unlikely that he’ll go away in 2026. Nevertheless, no offers have but to be made, and rumors proceed.

Antoneri was his rookie season and is likened to a younger Barstappen for his potential.

Aston Martin

The Aston Martin lineup is about to stay unchanged for 2026.

Fernando Alonso is on the contract till the top of the 2026 season, however Lance is successfully strolling different seats so long as he needs to proceed the race because of possession of his father’s crew.

Aston Martin additionally linked to Verstappen’s transfer, however these rumors are whimsical.

Adrian Newy’s arrival provides nice hope to the 2026 Aston Martin driver.

Takayama

Pierre Gasly has one of many 2026 alpine seats after agreeing to a brand new multi-year contract extension for the earlier interval.

Nevertheless, there’s fixed hypothesis about their second driver.

Jack Doohan’s rookie marketing campaign lasted solely six races earlier than he was x out of his seat.

Famously signed as a reserve and take a look at driver, Williams impressed Franco Colapinto has changed Doohan within the automotive. Nevertheless, Alpine has all the time admitted to persevering with to observe his progress.

Valtteri Bottas is talked about as an choice to be thrown right into a Cora Pinto automotive earlier than the 2025 season ends.

At this stage, who will make Guthrie associate within the French crew in 2026?

Haas

Esteban Ocon and Oliver Baerman fashioned a brand new look lineup for Haas in 2025, each have offers masking 2026.

Racing Bulls

Purple Bull’s sister costume Racing Bulls doesn’t have any drivers signed up for 2026.

Their drivers will rely on Purple Bull’s determination first.

Former Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies was taken over from Purple Bull’s Christian Horner.

Isack Hadjar was impressed by the Race Bulls rookie marketing campaign.

He started the season with Yuki Tsunoda, who was rapidly promoted to Purple Bull. Liam Lawson, together with Hajar, demoted the bull to racing.

Williams

Carlos Sainz agrees to hitch Williams on a couple of years’ deal, persevering with with Alex Albon in 2026.

Audi

Sauber will turn into the Audi Works F1 crew in 2026, with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortotelo arrange.

Hulkenberg signed a three-year deal when he signed from Haas in 2024, however Sauber’s Bortoleto announcement, known as the Rigning Formulation 2 Champion “Future Audi Driver,” suggesting that his deal will cowl greater than a season.

Cadillac

The third remaining crew with no confirmed drivers for 2026 is Cadillac.

The American outfit is about to turn into the eleventh crew in F1 subsequent yr, opening two further spots on the grid.

Cadillac has many attention-grabbing suitors knocking on the door. Valtteri Bottas has already admitted he’s eager to hitch the undertaking after shedding his full-time F1 drive.

Sergio Perez has been out of labor since being dropped by Purple Bull and can also be an necessary candidate.

Cadillac initially steered that they wished an American driver, however this has turn into even cooler just lately. As an alternative, you’ll be able to mix veterans with newcomers.