Hamilton fires back at retirement talk, confirms Ferrari contract through 2027

Lewis Hamilton insists he is not going anywhere, revealing his Ferrari contract runs through to the end of 2027 and hitting back at those who are “trying to retire me.” The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari at the start of 2025, struggled through a winless first season but has shown signs of recovery in 2026, including a podium in China.

Why it matters:

Hamilton’s future at Ferrari has been a topic of intense speculation after a difficult 2025 campaign where he failed to finish on the podium for the first time in his career. His confirmation of a three-year deal (at least through 2027) ends rumors that he might step away before his contract expires, and signals that both he and the Scuderia remain committed to the long-term project.

The details:

• Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year deal, but the exact length was never disclosed until now.
• His 2025 season was his worst ever: no podiums, frequently outpaced by former teammate George Russell and later by Charles Leclerc.
• 2026 started more promisingly: he scored his first Ferrari podium at the second race in China.
• However, at the last two races (Japan and Miami), he has again lacked pace relative to Leclerc, reigniting questions about his form.
• “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,” Hamilton said ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
• He added: “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 the next five years. But I still plan to be here for some time.”

What’s next:

Hamilton is racing in this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, a Sprint weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. While he has yet to fully match Leclerc’s pace in 2026, his contract clarity removes a major distraction. If Ferrari can deliver a more competitive car in the second half of the season, Hamilton could yet add to his 105 career wins in red.