JUST IN: Ferrari F1 team confirms that Lewis Hamilton is Not P…read more

Ferrari have moved quickly to dismiss fresh speculation surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s future, confirming that the seven-time Formula 1 world champion is not planning to step away from the team despite recent rumors circulating on social media ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

 

The Italian outfit released a clear message reaffirming its commitment to Hamilton, insisting that the British driver remains a central part of Ferrari’s long-term plans. The clarification comes after online reports claimed Hamilton could be considering an early exit following a challenging run of races and growing frustration over the SF-26’s inconsistent performance.

 

Hamilton joined Ferrari with the ambition of adding an eighth world championship to his remarkable career, and while results have been mixed this season, the team has repeatedly emphasized that both driver and engineers remain fully focused on improving the car.

 

Speaking ahead of the final race before Formula 1’s summer break, Ferrari insiders stressed that there has been no change in Hamilton’s position within the team. They described the recent rumors as “pure speculation” and insisted that preparations for the Hungarian Grand Prix have continued as normal.

 

Hamilton has endured several difficult weekends in recent races, with reliability concerns, strategic setbacks, and penalties preventing him from consistently challenging for victories. However, the Briton has continued to underline his belief in Ferrari’s project, praising the team’s determination to close the gap to the championship leaders.

 

Team principal Frédéric Vasseur is also understood to remain fully supportive of Hamilton, believing that his experience and technical feedback will play a vital role in Ferrari’s development for the remainder of the season and beyond. The partnership between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc continues to be viewed as one of the strongest driver line-ups on the current Formula 1 grid.

 

Attention now turns to the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Ferrari hopes to build on encouraging signs shown in recent races. The Hungaroring has traditionally suited Ferrari’s strengths, giving Hamilton another opportunity to fight near the front before the sport heads into its summer shutdown.

 

For now, Ferrari’s message is clear: Lewis Hamilton is not planning to leave, and the team remains fully committed to working with the seven-time world champion as they continue their pursuit of race victories and championship success. With speculation put to rest, both Hamilton and Ferrari can focus entirely on delivering a strong performance in Budapest and carrying positive momentum into the second half of the Formula 1 season.