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F1 2027 Grid Shake-up: Drivers Eye New Deals
4 Mar
Summary
- Seventeen drivers are out of contract or can move in 2027.
- New technical regulations create massive potential for competitive shifts.
- Several drivers have exit clauses based on team performance and faith.
The 2027 Formula 1 season's driver market is already in full swing, years before the season begins. Seventeen drivers are set to be free agents or have contracts allowing moves, largely due to anticipated major regulation changes for 2026. These shifts are expected to significantly alter the competitive landscape, prompting drivers to avoid long-term commitments with potentially underperforming teams.
Several drivers possess performance-based exit clauses, allowing them to leave if they lose faith in their team or the sport's direction. This strategic maneuvering is crucial as teams finalize their lineups for the upcoming era, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri under contract until at least 2027, and Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas until 2027, among the few secured.
