Hamilton Extends Ferrari Stay Through 2027, Bolstering Scuderia's Title Ambitions

Maranello, Italy – FerrariTeam·Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric VasseurCoach·Frédéric Vasseur has confirmed that seven-time Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 World Champion Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton will continue with the Scuderia through the 2027 season. The announcement, made at Silverstone, provides clarity on Hamilton's future and underscores FerrariTeam·Ferrari's commitment to a stable driver pairing as they pursue championship success.

Hamilton's initial agreement with FerrariTeam·Ferrari was a multi-year deal, widely reported as a "two-plus-one" structure, guaranteeing his presence for the 2025 and 2026 seasons with an option for a third year. This option, which was in Hamilton's favour, has now been exercised, extending his tenure. Reports also suggest the possibility of a further option that could see him remain with the team through the 2028 season, indicating a profound commitment from both driver and team.

Speaking at Silverstone, Vasseur addressed the speculation surrounding Hamilton's contract.

"Lewis Hamilton will remain with us and through 2027," Vasseur explained. "We are building the Ferrari team to be able to win the world title."

Vasseur also reflected on Hamilton's transition to FerrariTeam·Ferrari, acknowledging that he had "underestimated" the challenges of the 2025 season, particularly given Hamilton's long history with a single team. He further clarified that the 2026 FerrariTeam·Ferrari SF-26 car was not specifically tailored to Hamilton's driving style, emphasizing the team's broader development approach.

This confirmation follows a period of strong performance from Hamilton in the 2026 season. After a challenging debut year with FerrariTeam·Ferrari in 2025, he has demonstrated significant improvement with the new-generation SF-26. Hamilton secured his maiden Grand Prix victory for FerrariTeam·Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaVenue·Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in June 2026, a notable achievement that ended MercedesTeam·Mercedes' winning streak for the season. He also achieved a third-place podium finish at the Shanghai International CircuitVenue·Shanghai International Circuit.

As of June 29, 2026, following the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull RingVenue·Red Bull Ring, Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton stands third in the Drivers' Championship with 125 points. FerrariTeam·Ferrari currently holds second place in the Constructors' Championship with 204 points, behind MercedesTeam·Mercedes, who lead with 302 points. The team's performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, however, highlighted a potential deficit in engine deployment, a concern Hamilton noted could be amplified at high-energy tracks like Silverstone.

The stability in FerrariTeam·Ferrari's driver lineup is further cemented by Charles LeclercPlayer·Charles Leclerc, who has also signed a new long-term contract, expected to keep him at Maranello until the middle of the next decade. With both drivers secured, FerrariTeam·Ferrari aims to build a cohesive unit capable of consistently challenging for both the Drivers' and Constructors' World Championships. An official confirmation of Hamilton's extended stay is anticipated at Autodromo Nazionale MonzaVenue·Autodromo Nazionale Monza in early September.