Lewis Hamilton has reaffirmed his commitment to Ferrari, stating he remains under contract through 2027 and has no plans to retire from Formula 1.
Hamilton addressed speculation about his future during recent discussions about his performance. He confirmed a multi-year deal with the team that extends to the end of 2027, when he will be 42 years old. Hamilton said he is still motivated and focused on competing at the highest level for quite some time ahead.
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Ferrari has announced a multi-year contract extension with driver Charles Leclerc, keeping him with the team beyond the end of his current deal in 2027.
Max Verstappen remains central to Formula 1's upcoming driver market moves as teams prepare for 2027. The Red Bull driver has signaled he will wait before committing to any new deal.
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Former Formula 1 champion Nigel Mansell has commended Lewis Hamilton's strong start to the 2026 season with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion sits fourth in the drivers' standings with 41 points after podium finishes in recent races. Mansell described Hamilton as 'fired up again' following a challenging debut year at the Italian team.
Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns that Ferrari could slip in the Formula 1 standings as McLaren unlocks more from its Mercedes engine. After qualifying sixth at the Japanese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver highlighted the gap to leaders Mercedes. Ferrari sits second in the constructors' championship, trailing by 31 points after two races.
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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that Ferrari can challenge Mercedes more closely at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, following a strong start in Australia. The team finished third and fourth in Melbourne, trailing the Mercedes drivers. Both drivers highlighted ongoing development efforts to narrow the performance gap.