Lewis Hamilton has affirmed his long-term commitment to Formula One, making it clear that he has no intentions of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. As he embarks on his debut season with Ferrari, the seven-time world champion dismissed speculation over his future and stressed that he remains fully focused on achieving success with his new team.
The 40-year-old acknowledged the tough start to life at Ferrari but remained upbeat about the road ahead. Speaking ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton described the recent Spanish Grand Prix where he was asked to let teammate Charles Leclerc through and later overtaken by Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg as one of the worst races of his career. Nevertheless, he emphasized his long-term vision and resilience.
“I’ve literally only just started with this team. I’m here for several years and I’m in it for the long haul,” Hamilton said. “There is no question as to where my head is at and what I want to achieve. There are zero doubts, so please stop making up stories about my future.”
So far in his Ferrari campaign, Hamilton’s results have included a mixture of mid-field finishes: 10th, a disqualification, seventh, fifth, seventh, eighth, fourth, fifth, and sixth. While he managed a sprint race win in China, his main race performances have yet to match his past standards. He currently trails his teammate Leclerc by 23 points and sits 115 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Ferrari, meanwhile, finds itself struggling in the constructors’ championship, trailing McLaren by 197 points. Amid mounting pressure, speculation has emerged in Italy suggesting that team principal Fred Vasseur could be at risk. Hamilton, however, was quick to shut down those rumours, offering a strong endorsement of Vasseur’s leadership.
“I don’t think that’s on the cards, and I certainly would not be supportive of that,” he said. “I love working with Fred. He’s the main reason I’m in this team, and I got the opportunity to be here because of him, which I’m forever grateful for.”
Hamilton reaffirmed his belief in Ferrari’s direction under Vasseur and highlighted the internal challenges the team faces as it tries to rebuild. “We are in this together. Things aren’t perfect, and there’s a lot of work to do. We’re making changes and feeling the pressure because we want to win. But Fred leaving? That’s not a discussion at the moment. I’m here to win with Fred, and he has my full support.”
Despite a difficult start, Hamilton remains determined and motivated to bring Ferrari back to the top of Formula One.
