Hamilton-Ferrari: No announcement at Silverstone, but a 2027 deal is close
Silverstone is Lewis Hamilton’s home Grand Prix, but unlike Charles Leclerc‘s race weekend in Monaco, it is unlikely to become the stage for any announcement regarding his future. According to information gathered from sources close to the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, no official statement is expected during the British Grand Prix weekend, even though discussions over a contract extension are entering a decisive phase.
Recent comments from the Ferrari driver, however, clearly point toward continuity. “I really feel at home at Ferrari. We’re building something important, and I want to be part of it for many years to come,” Lewis Hamilton said ahead of the British Grand Prix, reinforcing the idea that he sees the Maranello project as a long-term commitment rather than a short-term chapter in his career.
Continuity with race engineer Carlo Santi proving valuable
Ferrari’s victory in Barcelona also highlighted another important factor in Lewis Hamilton’s adaptation to the team. Continuing to work alongside his race engineer, Carlo Santi, appears to have given the British driver greater confidence, particularly considering how much the Briton relies on feeling comfortable with the car and its behaviour.
The Verona-born engineer, who ended an eight-year partnership with Kimi Räikkönen several seasons ago, unexpectedly found himself embarking on a new challenge alongside another Formula 1 World Champion. Throughout the season, the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Carlo Santi has grown steadily stronger, and maintaining that technical continuity could become another key ingredient in providing stability and confidence for the future.
Ferrari reportedly close to activating Hamilton’s 2027 option
According to Autoracer.it, Lewis Hamilton is now close to extending his stay with Ferrari through the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season. The extension would reportedly be based on an option already included in the contract signed with the Scuderia, with both the financial and sporting conditions having been agreed upon from the very beginning.
The decisive factor remains the progress of the current championship. At present,the seven-time world champion sits inside the top three of the Drivers’ Championship and is ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc in the standings. Should that situation remain unchanged until the summer break, activating the extension clause would become an almost automatic step for both parties, with the official confirmation expected before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
The only scenario that could prevent the option from being exercised would be if Lewis Hamilton himself decided not to continue. However, considering how dramatically different the current campaign has been compared to 2025, that possibility is not regarded as realistic. The British driver has repeatedly expressed his desire to continue the project he started in Maranello and to play a direct role in developing Ferrari’s car for Formula 1’s next regulatory era.
Strong performances reinforce Ferrari’s long-term plans
Lewis Hamilton’s performances on track have only strengthened that outlook. In addition to remaining one of the leading contenders in the Drivers’ Championship, he has played a significant role in helping Ferrari establish itself as one of the leading teams in the Constructors’ standings. His consistency and growing confidence have become just as valuable as outright results during a season where every point carries enormous importance.
After Ferrari’s victory in Barcelona and the disappointing weekend at the Red Bull Ring, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will primarily serve as a technical test for the SF-26. The fast and demanding British circuit, renowned for placing heavy demands on both aerodynamics and energy management, should provide a clear picture of Ferrari’s true level of competitiveness before the team introduces two major upgrade packages later in the season.
Unless there are unexpected developments, Lewis Hamilton’s future appears increasingly likely to remain with Ferrari beyond the initial term of his contract. Compared to just a few months ago, the question no longer seems to be whether a contract extension will happen, but rather when Ferrari will choose to officially announce it.
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