Lewis Hamilton set for battle to keep Ferrari F1 seat

Dan Ripley of GPFans argues that Lewis Hamilton faces external pressure from Haas drivers Ollie Bearman and Rafael Camara to retain his Ferrari seat for the 2028 season. While Hamilton leads teammate Charles Leclerc by 14 points, Ripley notes that Leclerc already secured a long-term contract extension, leaving Hamilton's cockpit as the primary target for Ferrari's junior drivers.

Ripley highlights that Bearman's Ferrari development contract expires at the end of 2027, creating potential pressure to promote him after three seasons. Additionally, Ferrari junior Rafael Camara is slated to join Haas for 2027, presenting Ferrari with a financial and generational dilemma over whether to extend Hamilton or promote young talent.