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‘Everyone’ was expecting Ferrari to make a Lewis Hamilton contract announcement but it never came

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with Ferrari has been tested in the second half of the 2026 season. Hamilton apologised on social media for his sarcastic radio…

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Ferrari did not make an expected contract extension announcement for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
Journalist Julianne Cerasoli highlighted growing public friction between Hamilton and team principal Fred Vasseur following recent races.
Hamilton is nonetheless expected to continue driving for Ferrari into 2027 under an existing option.

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Ferrari was widely expected to announce a contract extension for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, but no formal confirmation has materialized. Journalist Julianne Cerasoli noted on UOL's Pole Position show that the lack of an announcement came after visible public friction between Hamilton and team principal Fred Vasseur following incidents at the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix.

Despite the silence, Hamilton is still expected to remain with Ferrari for the 2027 season without an official fanfare. The team is currently focused on defending second place in the constructors' championship and plans to introduce car upgrades at the United States Grand Prix.

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‘Everyone’ was expecting Ferrari to make a Lewis Hamilton contract announcement but it never came

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