Overview
- Breaking a weeks-long social media silence, Hamilton posted that "the time for change is now" after what he called a very draining debut season with Ferrari.
- He reaffirmed his commitment to keep racing and pursue an eighth world title, emphasizing a renewed focus after a winter recharge.
- Hamilton said he will review his personal setup and team support to optimise performance, with Italian reports suggesting his engineer Riccardo Adami may stay on, though no decision has been announced.
- His 2025 campaign yielded no grand prix podiums and a sixth-place finish in the standings, compounded by Ferrari halting SF-25 aerodynamic development at the end of April; his lone highlight was a sprint win in China.
- Ferrari plans to unveil its 2026 car on January 23 under new regulations, presenting a potential reset for Hamilton’s second year with the team.