F1 2027 driver line-up: confirmed seats so far

The 2027 grid is forming earlier than usual, which reflects how much the new technical regulations are reshaping team calculations — who fits a project matters more when the car concept itself is changing. Confirmed deals at this stage tend to anchor the top seats, leaving the mid-field and backmarker positions as the real churn to watch. For anyone tracking the driver market, the gap between what's locked in and what remains open tells you where the leverage still sits.