The current Formula 1 season has barely commenced, yet the transfer market is already in full swing. A significant proportion of the drivers, after all, are not yet assured of a seat for the coming year. There is abundant speculation within the paddock regarding the appropriate placement of each competitor. But when exactly do the contracts of the F1 racers expire? We present an overview of the current state of affairs.
Lewis Hamilton sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 world when he announced his move to Ferrari in February. The seven-time world champion, after twelve seasons with Mercedes, has decided to test his mettle with the Scuderia. This move has set the transfer market ablaze. Fernando Alonso was the next driver to sign on the dotted line, opting for an extension with Aston Martin. The allure of competition beckoned the Spanish veteran, but a long-term contract in Silverstone won him over.
Champion Max Verstappen holds the longest-running contract. At the beginning of 2022, he signed for another six years with Red Bull. While there are certain clauses that could allow him to bypass this agreement, for now, we can assume that Verstappen will remain with the team until the end of 2028.
Here is a brief overview of the current contracts of F1 drivers:
– Max Verstappen: Red Bull, contract ends in 2028
– Sergio Pérez: Red Bull, contract ends in 2024
– Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes, contract ends in 2026 (Ferrari)
– George Russell: Mercedes, contract ends in 2025
– Charles Leclerc: Ferrari, contract ends in 2026
– Carlos Sainz: Ferrari, contract ends in 2024
– Lando Norris: McLaren, contract ends in 2027
– Oscar Piastri: McLaren, contract ends in 2026
– Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin, contract ends in 2026
– Lance Stroll: Aston Martin, contract end date unknown
– Esteban Ocon: Alpine, contract ends in 2024
– Pierre Gasly: Alpine, contract ends in 2024
– Alexander Albon: Williams, contract ends in 2024
– Logan Sargeant: Williams, contract ends in 2024
– Yuki Tsunoda: Visa Cash App RB, contract ends in 2024
– Daniel Ricciardo: Visa Cash App RB, contract ends in 2024
– Valtteri Bottas: Sauber, contract ends in 2024
– Guanyu Zhou: Sauber, contract ends in 2024
– Nico Hülkenberg: Haas, contract ends in 2024
– Kevin Magnussen: Haas, contract ends in 2024
Please note that long-term contracts may continue beyond this year.
