Jul.4 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has given his clearest indication yet that Lewis Hamilton will remain at Ferrari for 2027, even as he insisted it is too early to discuss a contract extension.
The comments follow growing speculation that Hamilton’s existing Ferrari deal includes an option for 2027, with reports suggesting activation depends largely on either his performances or his own desire to continue.
Asked directly by Corriere della Sera if Hamilton will stay for 2027, Vasseur replied simply: “Yes.”
However, when the subject was raised again at Silverstone, the Ferrari boss was more cautious.
“Who spoke about the extension?” Vasseur smiled.
“I will discuss with him for the extension, with everybody. He is still under contract with us and it’s not time to discuss about an extension.”
The remarks came after Hamilton surprisingly secured sprint pole at Silverstone, despite Ferrari continuing to stress it is still chasing engine performance and preparing a second ADUO power unit upgrade later this season, likely before Monza.
Speaking to Sky Italia, Hamilton admitted he now feels fully at home at Maranello.
“An eighth world championship? I’m down to earth, but I’m working towards it,” he said.
“I love what I do, and that helps keep me going. I still have a strong bond with the kid I was, and I feel at home here.
“I think I still have something to give. Moving to Ferrari is a double shock because of a totally different culture, but being among them now is a real privilege.”
Meanwhile, Vasseur rejected suggestions Hamilton’s arrival has come at the expense of teammate Charles Leclerc, who has openly admitted struggling to adapt to Ferrari’s latest developments.
Asked whether Hamilton’s technical demands had reshaped the car, Vasseur replied: “Even Charles demands a lot from the team every day.
“But we also brought Lewis in for the experience he brings.”
He also dismissed suggestions Ferrari has built a car around Hamilton.
“No, we don’t manufacture Formula 1 cars tailored to one driver or another,” the Frenchman insisted.
“At most, the cars can be created following the drivers’ instructions – their opinion is important, but we’re talking about minimal differences.”
As for Leclerc, Vasseur insisted he remains unconcerned.
“It’s certainly not a question of speed,” he said. “He simply needs to put everything together consistently over a greater number of laps, adapt to the new car, the latest updates and the new brakes.
“Above all, he needs to stay calm. I’m not worried at all. There are a thousand people here to help him.”
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