Lewis Hamilton shuts down Ferrari F1 exit speak with intriguing contract element

Lewis Hamilton has shut down hypothesis about presumably being changed at Ferrari, confirming he has a “fairly lengthy contract” with the F1 workforce.

Hamilton signed for Ferrari initially of the 2025 F1 season, ending a profitable 12-year stint with Mercedes.

Hamilton’s Ferrari transfer hasn’t lived as much as expectations.

Whereas Ferrari haven’t given Hamilton a automotive able to difficult for normal F1 victories, he’s additionally struggled to totally adapt to life at Maranello.

Hamilton remains to be ready for his first Ferrari F1 podium heading into this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

The principle spotlight of the yr for Hamilton was his dash race victory in China.

On the entire, it’s been a disappointing marketing campaign for Hamilton, who’s now totally centered on the brand new guidelines coming in 2026.

Hamilton’s performances have led to hypothesis about his F1 future – and whether or not he may very well be changed subsequent yr.

Oscar Piastri has been rumoured to be curious about driving for Ferrari in 2027.

Ferrari junior Ollie Bearman has additionally impressed in his rookie season, resulting in options that he might exchange Hamilton in some unspecified time in the future.

Talking on Thursday in Brazil, Hamilton addressed his present take care of Ferrari.

“So usually if you do a contract, it’s normally the yr earlier than you begin to discuss it,” he advised reporters in Brazil.

“I imply, I’ve a fairly lengthy contract. So, I’m a bit of bit removed from that [negotiating a new deal] proper now.”

Hamilton praises Bearman

Bearman scored Haas’ joint-best end in Mexico final day trip, ending fourth.

The British driver has continued to impress in his rookie F1 marketing campaign, out-performing skilled teammate Esteban Ocon.

Talking about Bearman, Hamilton added: “I feel it was superb. I used to be so blissful for him. But additionally, his first race, simply the progress he’s been making,” he stated.

“Once more, a very nice lad. Nice strategy, very approachable, and I feel he did an exceptional job there. I feel they’ve been doing an excellent job over the course of the yr.

“They’ve clearly developed rather well as nicely. I’m actually excited to see his future.”