 Formula One returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen looks to extend 's record winning run. With the title battle now virtually non-existent, many teams are already shifting their focus onto 2024 when the grid may look quite different as seven drivers are currently out of contract at the end of the year. And even those with deals for next season are watching their back as they know that just a few poor performances could see them kicked to the curb – case in point Nyck de Vries. With that in mind, Metro Sport takes a look at the current state of the driver market and who could be racing where in 2024: Max Verstappen has hinted at quitting F1 over constant changes to the format of the race weekend, but for now the two-time champion is locked in until 2028. Sergio Perez is contracted until 2024 but poor performances this season have put his future in doubt. Christian Horner says the Mexican will see out his deal but it is no secret that are weighing up potential replacements, most notably Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris. Before this season started, Sir Lewis Hamilton said he would sign a new deal with with his current contract up at the end of the year. Nearly six months later, talks are still ongoing but it is almost certain to happen, with the seven-time champion proclaiming that he 'has five years at least' left in him. Details of George Russell's contract have always been kept under wraps but it is said that an extension clause in his deal has been triggered, which will keep him with the Silver Arrows until 2025. Sergio Perez's seat at is safe… for now (Photo: Getty) This time last year, Fernando Alonso's shock move from to helped kick-off one of the craziest 'silly seasons' in F1 history, but with a contract until 2024 he's not had to stir the pot this summer. As the son of the team owner, Lanc){kind=link}
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Formula One returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen looks to extend Red Bull’s record winning run.
With the title battle now virtually non-existent, many teams are already shifting their focus onto 2024 when the grid may look quite different as seven drivers are currently out of contract at the end of the year.
And even those with deals for next season are watching their back as they know that just a few poor performances could see them kicked to the curb – case in point Nyck de Vries.
With that in mind, Metro Sport takes a look at the current state of the driver market and who could be racing where in 2024: