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The 2027 F1 grid: Every confirmed driver The 2027 grid so far hasn't brought the seismic changes some expected, but there are still some interesting vacancies. Below you'll find the confirmed seats for F1 2027 so far. McLaren Lando Norris Oscar Piastri Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have both inked long-term deals with McLaren that should keep them both at the team until at least the end of 2027 - and in Piastri's car, the end of 2028. Mercedes George Russell* Kimi Antonelli* George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were only confirmed for 2026 in October 2025, and nothing beyond 2026 was communicated within that announcement, although The Race understands both drivers have multi-year deals with various options that can be triggered for extensions. So while not officially confirmed for 2027, there's no reason to believe the line-up will change. Red Bull Max Verstappen TBC Back in 2022, Max Verstappen signed a deal to keep him at Red Bull until 2028 and ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix he extended that deal to 2030. Verstappen's new 2026 team-mate Isack Hadjar doesn't have a deal beyond this year. Ferrari Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton Charles Leclerc signed a bumper long-term deal in January 2024 for "several more seasons" and signed an extension to that earlier this year, which will keep him at Ferrari well beyond 2027. Lewis Hamilton should remain for a third year. Williams Carlos Sainz Alex Albon Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon committed to racing for Williams in 2027 on the eve of the Dutch GP. Racing Bulls TBC TBC Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad are Racing Bulls' driver pairing for 2026, but neither knows if they'll be continuing into 2027 yet. Aston Martin Lance Stroll* TBC Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin contract expires at the end of 2026, while Lance Stroll's place for 2027 isn't confirmed; he's expected to remain. Haas Ollie Bearman* TBC Ollie Bearman has an option at Haas for 2027 while Esteban Ocon's future is more unclear. Audi Nico Hulkenberg* Gabriel Bortoleto* Both Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto signed for Audi on "multi-year" deals back in 2024 and have options for 2027, though are yet to be officially confirmed. Alpine Pierre Gasly TBC Midway through 2025, Pierre Gasly's Alpine deal was extended through to the end of 2028. But the identity of his team-mate is yet to be confirmed. Cadillac Sergio Perez Valtteri Bottas Cadillac's first F1 driver line-up of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas both signed up for the team on "multi-year" deals from 2026. 2027 F1 grid so far McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Mercedes: George Russell* and Kimi Antonelli* Red Bull: Max Verstappen and TBC Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton Williams: Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon Racing Bulls: TBC Aston Martin: Lance Stroll* and TBC Haas: Ollie Bearman* and TBC Audi: Nico Hulkenberg* and Gabriel Bortoleto* Alpine: Pierre Gasly and TBC Cadillac: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas *yet to be officially confirmed