More than 50 percent of the Formula 1 grid will be out of contract at the end of 2026, creating potential for significant changes across teams. While the 2026 season saw minimal driver movements beyond Cadillac's arrival with two returning drivers, the upcoming contract negotiations could reshape the field.

McLaren secured their lineup through 2030 with Lando Norris and 2028 with Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes confirmed George Russell through 2027 and Kimi Antonelli for 2026. Red Bull locked in Max Verstappen until 2030 after months of speculation, with Isack Hadjar contracted through 2027.

Ferrari extended Charles Leclerc's deal beyond 2030 in what appears to be the longest current driver contract, while Lewis Hamilton's arrangement runs through 2027. Williams announced extensions for both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, though Albon's 2027 confirmation relates to existing exit clauses rather than new terms.

Several teams face uncertainty with drivers contracted only through 2026, including Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, Haas pair Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon, and Alpine's Franco Colapinto. Audi described both Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto as having multi-year deals without specifying length.