F1 2025 Driver Contracts: Status of Every Driver on the Grid

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Dec 26, 2024, 07:30 AM ET

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Discover the contract status of every driver on the F1 2025 grid. Explore details about contracts, team changes, and multi-year deals in the world of Formula 1.

F1 2025 Driver Contracts: What is the Contract Status of Every Driver?

F1 driver contracts are a perennial topic of interest, and the 2025 Formula 1 season promises to be no exception. While many drivers have secured multi-year deals, the potential for market shifts keeps fans intrigued. Here's an overview of each driver's contract status for the 2025 grid.

McLaren

Lando Norris: Contract unknown (expected until the end of 2027)
Norris extended his multi-year deal with McLaren, originally set to end in 2025. Based on the extension, he’s likely contracted through at least 2027.

Oscar Piastri: Contract until the end of 2026
Piastri impressed in his rookie season, earning a contract extension with McLaren through the 2026 season.

Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton: Contract until the end of 2026
Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari shocked the F1 world. He signed a multi-year deal securing his place at Ferrari until 2026.

Charles Leclerc: Contract duration unspecified
Leclerc signed a long-term deal in 2019, and his latest extension ensures he’ll remain with Ferrari for the “next several seasons.”

Red Bull

Max Verstappen: Contract until the end of 2028
Verstappen signed a lucrative extension after his first World Championship, securing his future with Red Bull until 2028.

Liam Lawson: Contract until the end of 2025
Lawson replaced Sergio Perez and is contracted for 2025. His performance will determine his future with the team.

Mercedes

Andrea Kimi Antonelli: Contract until the end of 2025
The highly-rated rookie joins Mercedes on a one-year deal for 2025.

George Russell: Contract until the end of 2025
Russell signed a multi-year extension, ensuring his role as Mercedes’ team leader through 2025.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso: Contract until the end of 2026
Alonso’s multi-year extension with Aston Martin secures his seat until the upcoming regulation changes in 2026.

Lance Stroll: Contract for 2025 and beyond
Stroll’s new deal confirms his future with Aston Martin without a specified end date.

Alpine

Jack Doohan: Contract until the end of 2025
Doohan steps up from reserve driver to race driver in 2025 with a one-year contract.

Pierre Gasly: Contract until the end of 2026
Gasly’s multi-year extension ensures his place with Alpine through 2026.

Haas

Oliver Bearman: Contract until the end of 2026
Bearman’s multi-year rookie deal keeps him with Haas through 2026.

Esteban Ocon: Contract until the end of 2026
Ocon joined Haas on a multi-year deal after leaving Alpine, ensuring his presence on the grid through 2026.

Racing Bulls

Isack Hadjar: Contract until the end of 2025
F2 runner-up Hadjar joins Racing Bulls for his rookie season on a one-year deal.

Yuki Tsunoda: Contract until the end of 2025
Tsunoda’s fifth one-year deal sees him remain with Racing Bulls in 2025, but his future beyond this season is uncertain.

Williams

Alex Albon: Contract until the end of 2026
Albon’s long-term deal with Williams keeps him on the grid through 2026.

Carlos Sainz: Contract until the end of 2026 (with options to extend)
Sainz joined Williams after leaving Ferrari, with a multi-year deal that could potentially extend to 2028.

Sauber

Gabriel Bortoleto: Contract until the end of 2026
The 2024 F2 champion signed a multi-year deal with Sauber, ensuring his presence as the team transitions to Audi in 2026.

Nico Hulkenberg: Contract until the end of 2026
Hulkenberg brings experience to Sauber, signing a deal through the 2026 season.