Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari contract until 2027 to silence critics
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his contract with Ferrari runs until at least the end of 2027, dismissing suggestions that he is ready to retire from Formula 1.
The 41-year-old joined the Scuderia at the start of last year but endured a difficult maiden campaign in 2025.
That season marked the first time in the seven-time world champion’s illustrious career that he failed to secure a podium finish.
Focus remains on the future
The British driver started the current season brightly, claiming his first top-three finish in red at the second race in China.
However, he has recently lacked the outright pace of his team-mate Charles Leclerc at the latest rounds in Japan and Miami.
When the former Mercedes star signed his multi-year deal, the exact length was kept undisclosed by the Italian marque.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, the veteran racer clarified his ongoing commitment to the sport.
“I’m still under contract, so everything’s 100 per cent clear to me,” he said when asked about his future.
Silencing the critics
“I’m still focused, I’m still motivated. I still love what I do with all my heart, and I’m going to be here for quite some time, so get used to it.”
“There’s a lot of people that are trying to retire me, and that’s not even all my thoughts.”
“I’m already thinking of what will be next, and planning for, like, the next five years. But I still plan to be here for some time.”