Curious about the contract status of every F1 driver for the 2024 season? We’ve got you covered with all the details you need, so let’s dive right in.
Max Verstappen, the reigning World Champion, is staying put with Red Bull until the end of 2028. His impressive contract, signed after his 2021 title win, reportedly makes him the highest-paid driver on the grid, with Forbes estimating his 2023 earnings at $70 million, including bonuses.
Sergio Perez will continue racing for Red Bull until the end of 2026. Perez extended his contract after the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, ensuring continuity and stability for the team, as noted by team principal Christian Horner.
Lewis Hamilton’s future took a twist when he signed a two-year deal with Mercedes in September 2023 but then activated a break clause to switch to Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year contract.
George Russell, Hamilton’s teammate, will remain with Mercedes until the end of 2025. This announcement came simultaneously with Hamilton’s, marking four consecutive seasons with the same driver lineup for Mercedes.
Charles Leclerc’s contract with Ferrari is a bit of a mystery. After signing a lengthy deal in 2019, he extended it before the 2024 season for what Ferrari described as the ‘next several seasons to come,’ without specifying an end date.
Carlos Sainz, Leclerc’s teammate, is contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2024. Sainz has expressed a desire to stay, but with Hamilton joining Ferrari, he’ll need to find a new seat after 2024.
Lando Norris is secured with McLaren at least until the end of 2027. Norris extended his contract just before the 2024 season started, locking himself in for a long-term future with the team.
Oscar Piastri, following an impressive rookie season, has a contract with McLaren that runs through 2026, giving the young Australian ample time to grow in the sport.
Fernando Alonso is with Aston Martin on a multi-year deal that goes until the end of 2026. His move from Alpine was initially seen as a step back, but early 2023 results showed otherwise.
Lance Stroll’s contract details are vague, but as the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll, it’s widely believed to be rolling.
Pierre Gasly moved to Alpine in 2023 on a two-year deal, which includes an option for 2025 if both parties are happy with their progress.
Esteban Ocon’s contract with Alpine also ends in 2024. Despite forming an all-French team with Gasly, the team has confirmed they will part ways with Ocon after the season.
Alex Albon will be with Williams until at least the end of 2026. After rebuilding his reputation post-Red Bull, Albon signed a new deal to cement his future with the team.
Logan Sargeant has a contract with Williams until the end of 2024. Despite a challenging rookie season, he improved enough to earn another year with the team.
Valtteri Bottas is contracted with what is now known as Stake F1 until the end of 2024. Bottas has expressed hope to stay with the team until their 2026 transition to Audi.
Zhou Guanyu also has a contract with Stake F1 until the end of 2024. The pressure is on for Zhou to perform well with Audi’s arrival and Nico Hulkenberg joining the team.
Daniel Ricciardo, who returned to the grid mid-2023 for AlphaTauri, has a contract until the end of 2024. After a strong start, Red Bull signed him for a full season in 2024.
Yuki Tsunoda will race for AlphaTauri until the end of 2024. He aims to prove himself worthy of a potential Red Bull seat in 2025.
Kevin Magnussen’s contract with Haas is also set to expire at the end of 2024. He was brought back into F1 in 2022 and quickly secured a multi-year deal.
Nico Hulkenberg, after impressing with Haas, earned another year with the team for 2024. He’ll then move to Sauber for 2025, staying through their transition to Audi in 2026.
With so many contracts up for renewal and potential moves on the horizon, the 2024 F1 season is sure to be filled with intriguing developments. Stay tuned to see how these contract situations evolve over the coming months.
Source: Planetf1
