As of 15 October 2026, 17 of the 22 drivers for the 2027 F1 season are confirmed. The only real change so far is rookie Rafael Câmara joining Haas in place of Esteban Ocon. Seats at Mercedes, Racing Bulls and one at Haas remain open.
We update this article as teams announce further contracts. For each team we state whether it is an official confirmation or only an expectation.
2027 F1 team line-ups
| Team | Driver | Driver | Status as of 15 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri | confirmed (Norris to 2030, Piastri to end of 2028) |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Lewis Hamilton | confirmed (Hamilton's third season at Ferrari) |
| Red Bull Racing | Max Verstappen | Isack Hadjar | confirmed (Verstappen to 2030, Hadjar extended in September 2026) |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Kimi Antonelli | not yet confirmed – team plans no change |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll | confirmed |
| Williams | Carlos Sainz | Alex Albon | confirmed (announced before the 2026 Dutch GP) |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Franco Colapinto | confirmed (Gasly to 2028, Colapinto new deal in September 2026) |
| Haas | Rafael Câmara (rookie) | Oliver Bearman | Câmara announced 15 Oct 2026; Bearman not yet confirmed (team holds an option) |
| Audi | Nico Hülkenberg | Gabriel Bortoleto | multi-year contracts; confirmed for 2027 by team principal Mattia Binotto |
| Cadillac | Sergio Pérez | Valtteri Bottas | contracts cover 2027 (according to RacingNews365) |
| Racing Bulls | ? | ? | both seats open (Lawson and Lindblad in 2026) |
The overview is based on official team announcements and the summaries by RacingNews365 and The Race as of 15 October 2026.
The only transfer so far: Câmara replaces Ocon
Haas announced on 15 October 2026 that Rafael Câmara will be one of its race drivers from 2027 on a multi-year contract. The 21-year-old Brazilian is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, won Formula 3 in 2025 with Trident and was leading Formula 2 at the time of the announcement. In August he tested an older Haas car at Portimão.
Esteban Ocon leaves Haas after the 2026 season. He described himself as a free agent for 2027 and said he would also accept a reserve role. His destination has not been confirmed.
The second Haas seat is expected to stay with Oliver Bearman, but his continuation has not been officially announced – the team holds an option on him.
Who has signed a new contract
- Max Verstappen – on 20 August 2026, ahead of his home Dutch Grand Prix, Red Bull announced an extension until the end of 2030. His previous contract ran until the end of 2028.
- Isack Hadjar – on 23 September 2026 Red Bull confirmed he stays alongside Verstappen in 2027. The Frenchman had missed three races (Netherlands, Italy and Spain) with a wrist injury, with Liam Lawson standing in.
- Lando Norris – contracted to McLaren until at least 2030. Oscar Piastri has a contract to the end of 2028.
- Lewis Hamilton – his continuation at Ferrari for 2027 was officially confirmed by team principal Frédéric Vasseur on 3 July 2026. Charles Leclerc has a long-term contract, extended in 2026.
- Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon – Williams confirmed both drivers for 2027 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Franco Colapinto – new Alpine contract before the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Pierre Gasly is contracted to the end of 2028.
- Fernando Alonso – after speculation about retirement, he decided to race on in 2027. Lance Stroll stays alongside him.
What is not yet confirmed
Mercedes: Russell and Antonelli
Mercedes has not officially announced its 2027 line-up. In June 2026 team principal Toto Wolff said the team does not plan to change its drivers, and George Russell said he would be racing for Mercedes next year. According to The Race, both drivers have multi-year contracts with options. Until an official announcement, we list both seats as unconfirmed.
Racing Bulls: two open seats
Red Bull's sister team is the only one without a single confirmed driver. In 2026 it runs Liam Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad, with Yuki Tsunoda as Red Bull's reserve driver. Red Bull traditionally favours drivers from its own junior academy.
Audi and Cadillac
At Audi, team principal Mattia Binotto confirmed in September 2026 that Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto are contracted for 2027; according to The Race, no separate press announcement has been made. At Cadillac, Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas have multi-year contracts from 2026; RacingNews365 lists them as confirmed for 2027.
What to watch in the coming weeks
- Racing Bulls: the decision on both seats is the biggest open question of the remaining silly season. Current drivers and Red Bull juniors are in contention; no names have been officially confirmed.
- Mercedes: the line-up announcement looks like a formality, but until then it is an expectation, not a fact.
- Haas and Bearman: the decision on taking up the option on Bearman is still pending. When choosing Ocon's successor, Haas also evaluated Leonardo Fornaroli, Ryo Hirakawa and Jack Doohan, according to team principal Ayao Komatsu.
- Esteban Ocon: a free agent who could be interested in one of the open seats or a reserve role.
How to read the table above: “confirmed” means an official team announcement or a clear statement by the team principal; “unconfirmed” means it is so far only an expectation or a media report.
What has changed compared with 2026
| Team | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Haas | Ocon, Bearman | Câmara, Bearman (unconfirmed) |
| Racing Bulls | Lawson, Lindblad | unconfirmed |
| all other teams | unchanged (Mercedes not yet officially announced) | |
Supporting a particular driver?
Stable line-ups mean this season's team and driver collections will still be current in 2027. Caps, T-shirts and models by driver are in the F1 Drivers collection, and by team in F1 Teams. Collectors will find car and helmet models in Formula 1 Models and F1 Driver Helmet Models.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats on the 2027 F1 grid are still open?
As of 15 October 2026, 17 of 22 seats are officially filled. Still unconfirmed are both Mercedes seats (Russell and Antonelli are expected to continue), both Racing Bulls seats and one Haas seat, where the team holds an option on Oliver Bearman.
Who is Rafael Câmara?
A Brazilian driver from the Ferrari Driver Academy and the 2025 Formula 3 champion with Trident. At the time of the announcement he was leading the Formula 2 standings. From 2027 he replaces Esteban Ocon at Haas on a multi-year contract.
Is Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull?
Yes. On 20 August 2026 Red Bull announced an extension of his contract until the end of 2030. Isack Hadjar remains his team-mate in 2027.
Where is Esteban Ocon going?
That is not yet clear. Haas announced that he leaves after the 2026 season. Ocon himself said he is a free agent for 2027 and wants to stay in Formula 1, even as a reserve driver if necessary.