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Hamilton Retains Backing as Verstappen Stays with Red Bull

F1 leadership has rallied behind Lewis Hamilton following his call for replacement at Ferrari after a poor Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing answers questions in the TV media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 2, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 3, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell in action during the race REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
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Overview

  • Hamilton branded himself “useless” after missing Q3 at the Hungarian GP, suggesting Ferrari consider a new driver
  • Toto Wolff alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali defended Hamilton, highlighting his “unfinished business” ahead of the 2026 technical overhaul
  • Italian pundits and former Ferrari figures say broken promises on upgrades have left Hamilton feeling undervalued in Maranello
  • Max Verstappen confirmed his Red Bull contract extension through 2028, closing the door on a 2026 switch to Mercedes
  • Verstappen’s decision resolves uncertainty for Mercedes as George Russell negotiates a new deal with his contract expiring at season’s end