Ferrari’s Future with Lewis Hamilton: Contract Speculations Ahead of 2026
Rumors are swirling that Ferrari may not extend Lewis Hamilton’s contract when it expires at the end of 2026, raising questions about the future of the iconic British racer. Hamilton made headlines by joining Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season after an impressive tenure with Mercedes. However, with his current deal set to conclude next year, both his future and that of teammate Charles Leclerc are now under scrutiny.
According to reports from ESPN, key figures in the F1 paddock have suggested that Ferrari is unlikely to offer Hamilton a new contract. By the start of the 2027 season, Hamilton will be 42 years old—an age at which no driver has clinched a Formula 1 victory since Jack Brabham achieved this feat in South Africa in 1970.
As speculation grows, Oliver Bearman, a promising young driver in Ferrari’s academy, has emerged as a potential replacement for Hamilton. Bearman made his F1 debut last year, stepping in for Carlos Sainz, and has been making waves in the motorsport community.
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