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

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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.
Driver Contract Expiry Summary
- Lando Norris: Unknown
- Oscar Piastri: 2026
- Lewis Hamilton: 2026
- Charles Leclerc: Unknown
- Max Verstappen: 2028
- Liam Lawson: 2025
- George Russell: 2025
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli: 2025
- Fernando Alonso: 2026
- Lance Stroll: 2026
- Jack Doohan: 2025
- Pierre Gasly: 2026
- Esteban Ocon: 2026
- Oliver Bearman: 2026
- Alex Albon: 2026
- Carlos Sainz: 2026
- Isack Hadjar: 2025
- Yuki Tsunoda: 2025
- Nico Hulkenberg: 2026
- Gabriel Bortoleto: 2026
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