F1 2027: Who's Already Secured on the Grid?
As the F1 2027 season approaches, several drivers have already locked in their seats, though many spots remain open. Major teams have confirmed their line-ups, while others are still weighing their options.
In the world of Formula 1, teams and fans are always looking ahead, and with the massive regulation changes that took effect in 2026, the 2027 driver line-up is already taking shape. However, with only a handful of drivers confirmed for 2027, there's still plenty of room for surprises.
Who's Already Signed Up for 2027?
Here's a look at the drivers who have already secured their places on the 2027 grid:
| **Team** | **Driver** | | --- | --- | | Alpine | Franco Colapinto | | Alpine | Pierre Gasly | | Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | | Aston Martin | Lance Stroll | | Audi | Nico Hulkenberg | | Audi | Gabriel Bortoleto | | Cadillac | Valtteri Bottas | | Cadillac | Sergio Perez | | Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton | | Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | | Haas | TBC | | Haas | TBC | | McLaren | Lando Norris | | McLaren | Oscar Piastri | | Mercedes | Kimi Antonelli | | Mercedes | George Russell | | Racing Bulls | TBC | | Racing Bulls | TBC | | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | | Red Bull | Isack Hadjar | | Williams | Alex Albon | | Williams | Carlos Sainz |
McLaren
Lando Norris, ever the McLaren stalwart, inked an extension late in 2026 that could see him with the team until 2030, with the option to extend further. Oscar Piastri, too, has committed to the team until at least 2028, having secured a multi-year deal before the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari
The Scuderia has locked in Lewis Hamilton until at least the end of 2027, while Charles Leclerc's future with Ferrari stretches beyond 2030, following his contract extension announced ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen, a fixture at Red Bull, is signed through to 2030. Isack Hadjar will join him on the grid for the 2027 season, confirmed during the lead-up to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Mercedes
Both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are set to continue with Mercedes until at least 2027. Team principal Toto Wolff has expressed satisfaction with the current driver pairing, suggesting no changes are on the horizon.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso will continue his tenure with Aston Martin into 2027, joined by Lance Stroll. Alonso humorously announced his non-retirement in a video, promising to stick around a bit longer.
Alpine
Pierre Gasly's contract with Alpine runs until 2028, while Franco Colapinto, after a solid 2026 season, has secured his seat for 2027.
Haas
Haas is keeping its cards close to its chest, with no confirmations yet for 2027. Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have multi-year contracts, but specifics remain under wraps.
Racing Bulls
The Racing Bulls are still considering their options for 2027. Rising talents like Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have impressed, but official announcements are still pending.
Williams
Carlos Sainz, having moved from Ferrari, is locked in until 2028. Meanwhile, Alex Albon will continue with the team into 2027.
Audi
Audi has secured Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2027 season, maintaining the line-up established for their 2026 debut.
Cadillac
The new kids on the block, Cadillac, have Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez contracted until 2027, ensuring continuity for their second year in Formula 1.
With several teams yet to finalize their rosters, the 2026 'silly season' promises to be eventful. As ever, the world of Formula 1 remains full of potential surprises, and fans will have to wait and see how the rest of the grid shapes up.