The Official F1 2027 silly season *contains speculation*

[vaud]

OK, continuing on my prior years for 2027...

I think this is correct based on some cross checking, happy to be corrected and will update

Of course contracts are bits of paper and have many exit clauses and protections for both sides.


Alpine (Mercedes)

• Pierre Gasly Long term extension through 2028 (multiyear)
• Franco Colapinto Retained to 2026 after mid season 2025 reshuffle

Aston Martin (Honda)

• Fernando Alonso Contract through end 2026
• Lance Stroll 2025 and beyond no specific end year

Audi F1 (formerly Sauber)

• Nico Hülkenberg Multi year deal covering the regulation era
• Gabriel Bortoleto Multi year starting 2025

Cadillac (Ferrari) New Team Entry

• Sergio Perez (contract details not listed)
• Valtteri Bottas (contract details not listed)

Ferrari (Ferrari)

• Charles Leclerc Long term extension through 2029
• Lewis Hamilton Multi year starting 2025

Haas (Ferrari)

• Esteban Ocon Multi year starting 2025
• Oliver Bearman Multi year starting 2025

McLaren (Mercedes)

• Lando Norris Long term extension (early 2024)
• Oscar Piastri Contract to end 2026

Mercedes (Mercedes)

• George Russell Confirmed at least to 2026
• Kimi Antonelli Retained for 2026 post rookie season

Racing Bulls (Ford)

• Liam Lawson Retained for 2026
• Arvid Lindblad Junior promoted to F1 for 2026

Red Bull (Ford)

• Max Verstappen Contract runs through 2028
• Isack Hadjar Promotion to replace Yuki Tsunoda

Williams (Mercedes)

• Alex Albon Multi year extension
• Carlos Sainz Multi year starting 2025

Race	Circuit	Contract Expiry
Last Hosts 2026
Barcelona-Catalunya GP	Barcelona-Catalunya	2026
Dutch GP	Zandvoort	2026
2026 Hosts
Las Vegas GP	Las Vegas	2027
Singapore GP	Marina Bay	2028
Mexico City GP	Hermanos Rodríguez	2028
Japanese GP	Suzuka	2029
São Paulo GP	Interlagos	2030
Abu Dhabi GP	Yas Marina	2030
Chinese GP	Shanghai	2030
Saudi Arabian GP	Jeddah	2030
Azerbaijan GP	Baku	2030
Italian GP	Monza	2031
Belgian GP (Rotational after 2027)	Spa-Francorchamps	2031
Qatar GP	Lusail	2032
Hungarian GP	Budapest	2032
British GP	Silverstone	2034
United States GP	Austin	2034
Canadian GP	Montreal	2035
Monaco GP	Monte Carlo	2035
Spanish GP	Madrid	2035
Bahrain GP	Sakhir	2036
Australian GP	Melbourne	2037
Miami GP	Miami	2041
Austrian GP	Spielberg	2041

Edited by vaud on Saturday 13th December 10:57

Edited by vaud on Saturday 13th December 10:57

[Sandpit Steve]

Good thread, well done for all the research required.

It’s interesting that there do seem to be more drivers than usual with their contracts ending after this season, which is likely a factor of the new regulation set. If, as we saw in 2014, one PU manufacturer has a clear advantage, then there could be a big scramble for a few seats for 2027.

Are Audi still going with their own new PU?

[Blib]

On the latest 'F1 Beyond the Grid' podcast Woolff said that Kimi was three to five years from F1 maturity.

So, Mercedes don't plan to drop him any time soon.

[nordboy]

I guess the end of the 26 into the 27 season could see some, or a few moves? Potential retirements (LH and FA come to mind?) and some of the drivers finishing contracts, and the potential for get out clauses could be a bit like dominos?

Or things could end up just the same, and we get very few moves

[Brainpox]

Easy to see Alonso and Hamilton calling it quits after 2026. Alonso is going to become a dad next year. Lewis is not gelling at Ferrari and has the money and star power to literally do anything.

[vaud]

Blib said:

On the latest 'F1 Beyond the Grid' podcast Woolff said that Kimi was three to five years from F1 maturity.

So, Mercedes don't plan to drop him any time soon.

Agreed but Toto also seems to like keeping drivers on their toes - noting how late Georges contract was agreed this year…

[vaud]

Sandpit Steve said:

Are Audi still going with their own new PU?

Apparently so…

(Oh and AI helped me with the basic research)

[paulguitar]

vaud said:

Blib said:

On the latest 'F1 Beyond the Grid' podcast Woolff said that Kimi was three to five years from F1 maturity.

So, Mercedes don't plan to drop him any time soon.

Agreed but Toto also seems to like keeping drivers on their toes - noting how late Georges contract was agreed this year

George's contact was effectively a done deal weeks or months before it became official.

[Supersam83]

Sky Sports F1 said:

Portugal to return to F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028 as replacement for Dutch GP at Zandvoort.

Portugal will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, it has been confirmed.

Portimão was previously on the F1 calendar during the 2020 and 2021 seasons amid reshuffles for Covid impacted years.

The Portuguese GP will replace the Dutch GP at Zandvoort, which has already been confirmed as dropping off the F1 calendar after 2026.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13484082/p...

I do like this track and it's not another one of the Tilkedromes at least.

[kambites]

Brainpox said:

Easy to see Alonso and Hamilton calling it quits after 2026. Alonso is going to become a dad next year. Lewis is not gelling at Ferrari and has the money and star power to literally do anything.

I think in both cases it will depend heavily on factors outside of their control. I'm struggling to see Ferrari as anything other than a mid-field team next year, in which case I think there's a significant risk they lose both drivers for 2027. Leclerc is still fairly young but time is ticking away and Ferrari don't appear to be willing to make the cultural changes which are probably needed. I'd be amazed if he doesn't have an exit clause if Ferrari aren't title contenders. Without said cultural change, I can't see Hamilton ever being either happy or competitive there either.

Regarding Alonso, I think there's a good chance that Stroll will get pushed out for 2027 if AM are genuinely competitive in 2026 (which it really should be unless Honda mess up badly) and if that happens they will really want to keep Alonso for at east one more year to maintain some form of continuity. Although if they could land Leclerc for 2027 they might be happier to let Alonso go.


Obviously this is hugely speculative but if AM are good in 2026, I could see Leclerc replacing Stroll at AM in 2027 and then Alonso leaving to be replaced by a promising rookie/young driver in 2028?

[carl_w]

kambites said:

Obviously this is hugely speculative but if AM are good in 2026, I could see Leclerc replacing Stroll at AM in 2027 and then Alonso leaving to be replaced by a promising rookie/young driver in 2028?

I think Alonso leaving and being replaced by Max is far more likely.

[ajprice]

carl_w said:

kambites said:

Obviously this is hugely speculative but if AM are good in 2026, I could see Leclerc replacing Stroll at AM in 2027 and then Alonso leaving to be replaced by a promising rookie/young driver in 2028?

I think Alonso leaving and being replaced by Max is far more likely.

Oh if that happens

[n3il123]

In the didn't see that coming .....

[kambites]

Yeah if Max is also looking for a new home in 2027/28, things really get complicated. I'd love to see Leclerc and Verstappen at the same team, but I'm not convinced it would be a very good idea!

[Mark-C]

n3il123 said:

In the didn't see that coming .....

A circuit I like but a pain to get in and out of.

[paulguitar]

Mark-C said:

n3il123 said:

In the didn't see that coming .....

A circuit I like but a pain to get in and out of.

One for the telly then.

[vaud]

Mark-C said:

A circuit I like but a pain to get in and out of.

Just stay down the coast and take the train?

There is a very nice place in Lagos that the Moto GP team useZ

[asfault]

n3il123 said:

In the didn't see that coming .....

Not like Max has left the sport but thank god Zandvort is gone. its just too small/ narrow for modern f1

[vaud]

Portimao is fun but not exactly wide.

That said it is a race I'm booking to go to... plus some days in Lagos and Faro. Or maybe a road trip down from Lisbon. Lovely area, great food and people...

[Mark-C]

vaud said:

Portimao is fun but not exactly wide.

That said it is a race I'm booking to go to... plus some days in Lagos and Faro. Or maybe a road trip down from Lisbon. Lovely area, great food and people...

I went for the 2023 WEC race. Stayed in Olhao (having driven down from Lisbon) which was too far away from the circuit given getting in and out from the A22 took ages.