Overview
- Speaking at Sao Paulo media day, Hamilton said he is far from starting fresh talks because contract discussions typically begin a year before expiry.
- Ferrari originally announced his move on a multi-year agreement without disclosing the length, and Hamilton declined to specify details.
- Hamilton’s first Ferrari season has yielded 20 races without a podium as he sits sixth in the standings, 64 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc.
- Replacement chatter has centered on rising talents, with media linking Oscar Piastri for the future and Ferrari junior Ollie Bearman impressing at Haas while dismissing an immediate promotion.
- Hamilton praised Bearman’s progress and renewed criticism of FIA stewarding after a 10-second Mexico penalty, calling for greater transparency and accountability in decisions.