Overview
- Lewis Hamilton rejected calls to quit on Thursday, telling reporters he is under contract, remains motivated and expects to ‘be here for quite some time.’
- His statement follows a difficult 2025 with Ferrari in which he scored no podiums and a modest recovery in 2026 that included a podium in China.
- Hamilton currently sits outside title contention and trails teammate Charles Leclerc in recent form, while young Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli leads the championship.
- There is no public sign of a contract change or imminent exit from Ferrari, and Hamilton said he is already mapping out his plans for the next five years.
- On the sporting side, upcoming car upgrades and FIA limits on energy harvesting will shape competitiveness and are factors to watch for whether Hamilton can return to consistent top results.