F1 teams sort 2027 driver seats as Red Bull confirms Hadjar, others linger

Red Bull finalized its 2027 driver roster by pairing Max Verstappen with rookie Isack Hadjar, also extending Verstappen's deal through 2030. Audi completed its lineup by confirming Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. Meanwhile, Racing Bulls, the junior team to Red Bull, sees its current drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad approaching the end of their contracts in 2026, with rising Formula 2 star Nikola Tsolov and former reserve Yuki Tsunoda mentioned as potential successors.

Aston Martin faces uncertainty as veteran Fernando Alonso expresses dissatisfaction with the new regulations and has not ruled out leaving, while teammate Lance Stroll may benefit from his father Lawrence Stroll's ownership of the team. Haas also remains silent on any driver changes, leaving three teams without confirmed seats for the next season.