Lewis Hamilton could have the power to extend his Ferrari contract into the F1 2027 season regardless of his performance level, it has been claimed.

And Ferrari could be powerless to stop it, with the option to extend the contract reportedly lying entirely on Hamilton’s side.

F1 rumour: Lewis Hamilton contract clause opens door to Ferrari extension

Hamilton joined Ferrari from Mercedes at the start of the F1 2025 season in one of the biggest transfers in Formula 1 history.

It marked only the second team switch of Hamilton’s illustrious career, with his only previous move occurring at the end of 2012 when he swapped McLaren for Mercedes.

Hamilton and Ferrari opted against specifying the exact length of the contract signed by the seven-time World Champion in early 2024, describing it on

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