Tag
#F1 driver contracts
Latest news, updates, analysis and stories about F1 driver contracts, with match coverage, results and expert commentary from across the sport.
Tagged stories
2026 F1 Driver Contracts: Who is Signed and Who Faces a Crucial 2027 Market
With the 2026 F1 season underway, most of the grid is locked in through the end of the year, while top stars like Norris, Verstappen, and Leclerc hold multi-year deals. Many drivers, including those at Williams, Haas, and Audi, face critical performance benchmarks to secure their seats for 2027.
1 Aug 2026
Other stories you might like
Related news
27 Sept 2026
George Russell Fends Off Max Verstappen for Azerbaijan Grand Prix Victory
George Russell narrowly held off Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after two Safety Cars erased his 11-second lead. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th to fifth, while Isack Hadjar claimed third in his return from injury.
27 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli Adopts 'Damage Save Mode' in Baku as Championship Lead Trims to 66 Points
Kimi Antonelli limited championship damage at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by recovering from 16th to fifth despite floor damage and setup struggles. Team-mate George Russell took victory from pole, trimming Antonelli's standings lead to 66 points heading into Malaysia.
26 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Calls for Franco Colapinto Race Ban After Azerbaijan GP Collision
Lando Norris has demanded the FIA hand Franco Colapinto a race ban after a lap 36 restart crash wiped out both Alpines and Norris' McLaren at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto accepted full blame for the Turn 1 lock-up, citing cold brakes and tyres.
26 Sept 2026
Christian Horner Identifies Ferrari as Only Non-Ownership F1 Pit Wall Role That Could Tempt Return
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team that could tempt him back to the pit wall without an equity stake. Fourteen months after his Milton Keynes departure, Horner indicated that while team ownership remains his primary objective, the allure of Maranello stands as the sole exception.
26 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Questions Ferrari Q3 Execution as Tow Deficit Locks Him in Sixth
Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari changed their Q3 qualifying strategy to a single late run, leaving him without an aerodynamic tow. Teammate Charles Leclerc secured second on the grid behind polesitter George Russell.
25 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan GP: George Russell Secures Baku Pole as Antonelli Crashes in Q1
George Russell claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.8 seconds in Baku. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed in Q1 and will start 16th, while Isack Hadjar qualified fourth on his return from a wrist injury.
25 Sept 2026
F1 Sets Mid-October Deadline for Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Decision
Formula 1 teams will receive a definitive ruling by mid-October regarding whether the 2026 Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead. Imola remains the designated contingency circuit if regional instability forces calendar alterations.
27 Sept 2026
Stephen Curry Extends with Warriors: Contract Stability and Roster Geometry
The Golden State Warriors have secured Stephen Curry on a two-year, $116 million contract extension through 2028-29. Negotiated by agent Jeff Austin and finalized by GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., the agreement stabilizes the franchise's core alongside head coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green.
27 Sept 2026
England 2-3 Spain: Nations League Match Report as Kane Penalty Miss Proves Costly at Wembley
Spain came from behind to defeat England 3-2 at Wembley in their UEFA Nations League opener, extending their unbeaten streak to 39 games. A missed second-half penalty from Harry Kane proved decisive as goals from substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal overturned England's 2-1 lead.
27 Sept 2026
Brooklyn Nets Rebuild: Navigating Roster Realities and the New New York Landscape
Under head coach Jordi Fernández and general manager Sean Marks, the Brooklyn Nets are recalibrating their roster philosophy around Cam Thomas and Nicolas Claxton, shifting toward player development, rotational stability, and long-term asset management at Barclays Center.
27 Sept 2026
England 2-3 Spain: Kane Penalty Agony as Clinical European Champions Edge Wembley Thriller
Spain defeated England 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA Nations League Group A3 encounter at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane overturned Lamine Yamal's early strike, but a missed Kane penalty paved the way for Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal to seal victory for the European champions.
