Lewis Hamilton Reportedly Renews Ferrari Contract Ahead of Monza

Lewis Hamilton has reportedly extended his contract with Ferrari, ensuring his presence at the Italian team beyond his initial two-year commitment. The seven-time World Champion has officially signed a deal to stay with Ferrari, according to Spanish sports broadcaster Partidazo COPE. The contract renewal comes just in time for Ferrari’s biggest event of the year, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6.

Hamilton shocked the world when he left Mercedes to join Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, signing a flexible "two-plus-one" deal that guaranteed his seat through the end of 2026 with a 2027 option remaining solely on the driver’s discretion. After a difficult transition year in 2025, Hamilton has had a resurgence in the 2026 campaign, consistently challenging teammate Charles Leclerc and securing a notable victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

With Hamilton activating the "plus-one" option, the extension seemed like a formality given his championship-contending form this season. However, the decision to lock in his seat through the 2027 regulation changes will significantly impact Ferrari’s future. The move leaves limited opportunities for Ferrari’s junior talent, as current race winner Charles Leclerc is already locked into a long-term deal extending past 2030, leaving the next generation, such as Oliver Bearman, to continue their development at Haas for the time being.