The Scuderia are effectively out of contention for P2 in the Constructors', and both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc have not been able to put ut a challenge in the Drivers' title fight. This outcome was not entirely unexpected given the team's decision to stop development on the SF-25 as early as April.

Ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton was asked regarding the changes both he and the team had to make for 2026 to prevent another win-less season, and in the seven-time world champion's case consecutive podium-less campaign.

“It's not actually a straightforward process,” Hamilton told F1TV. “We're obviously testing next week and then we go back to the factory. I've got to decide what my approach is when it comes to sitting down with the key stakeholders to make the decisions, and how that approach is to create the change that's needed.

The seven-time world champion then stated Ferrari needed to consider making personnel changes ahead of the 2026 F1 season. “My surroundings in terms of personal personnel, team personnel, how you utilise people, whether people need to move into different positions to work better – all these different things need to be looked upon in my personal space so that we can optimise our teamwork.”

Hamilton reaffirmed his stance when asked if the personnel changes were need with a resolute “yes.” When questioned if the team's structure could remain as is going into next season he replied uncompromisingly. "Definitely not,” he concluded.

Lewis Hamilton hosted a dinner bringing together the entire 2025 Formula 1 grid ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, praising the camaraderie and respect among the drivers despite their rivalry. Read his full comments here.

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