F1 2023: Confirmed drivers and team lineups for Formula One season
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso’s move to Aston Martin on a long-term deal was arguably the most high-profile move so far ahead of the 2023 Formula One season.
“He’s going to ask a lot from us, but that’s to be expected from a multiple world champion,” team boss Mike Krack told Aston Martin’s official channels, calling the deal a “letter of intent” that he expects will help them succeed becomes the norm”.
Alpine appeared to have signed Oscar Piastri before publicly declining to join the team and Williams has tied Alex Albon to a multi-year deal.
How will the F1 lineups stay for 2023? Which locations have not yet been decided? Here’s what we know for sure.
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F1 2023: Confirmed driver and team line-ups
|
team |
driver | end of contract |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | 2023 |
| Mercedes | George Russell | open |
| red bull | Max Verstappen | 2028 |
| red bull | Sergio Perez | 2024 |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | 2024 |
| Ferrari | Carlo Sainz | 2024 |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | 2025 |
| McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo | 2023 |
| alpine | Esteban Ocon | 2024 |
| alpine | TB | — |
| AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasli | 2023 |
| AlphaTauri | TB | — |
| Aston-Martin | Fernando Alonso | open |
| Aston-Martin | lance walk | 2023 |
| Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Bottas | 2023 |
| Alfa Romeo | TB | — |
| haas | Kevin Magussen | 2023 |
| haas | TB | — |
| Williams | Alex Albon | 2023 |
| Williams | TB | — |
Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton: Stick or Twist?
The latest on Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton for 2023 is that all three remain with their teams, as does Sergio Perez, who is Verstappen’s partner at Red Bull.
George Russell will continue to be at Mercedes alongside seven-time champion Hamilton and Carlos Sainz will continue to be Leclerc’s accomplice at Ferrari.
Hamilton considered retiring after the controversial end of the 2021 season but has now hinted he could agree new terms with his team.
What driver changes could there be in 2023?
There are questions that need to be answered across the field—especially at Alpine. They believe they signed Piastri but he has been linked with McLaren.
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Williams Driver Academy star Logan Sargeant could replace Nicholas Latifi if he leaves the team, although Nyck de Vrie is thought to be on pole to step in.
Mick Schumacher’s position is likely to come under scrutiny at Haas, and Zhou Guanyu or Theo Pourchaire are considered options for Alfa Romeo.