Overview

• Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport via F1-Insider say Hamilton’s contract runs through 2026 with an option for him alone to extend into 2027.
• The unverified clause would restrict Ferrari’s control over its driver lineup by placing the third-year decision in Hamilton’s hands.
• Chairman John Elkann has allegedly issued an internal dossier outlining performance targets and publicly backed Hamilton’s tenure.
• Hamilton has yet to finish on the podium in 14 races this season while teammate Charles Leclerc has secured all five of the team’s podiums.
• Neither Ferrari nor Hamilton has formally confirmed the reported contract details despite wide coverage by multiple outlets.