Hamilton has '2027 option' contract clause in his deal with Ferrari?
Updated: 15:59, 12 Aug 2025
80 Comments
Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Lewis Hamilton had a difficult weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, ahead of the summer break. Now, reports emerged about the Briton's contract clause, about having an option for the 2027 season.
Hamilton was especially disappointed on Saturday after Qualifying at the Hungaroring. Talking to Sky Sports then, he said: "I'm useless, absolutely useless. The team have no problem. You've seen the car's on pole. So we probably need to change driver."
Contract clause for 2027
The Italian newspaper wrote in its story that the seven-time world champion has a special clause in his contract, marking in 'controversial'.
ADVERTISEMENT
Hamilton signed a multi-year contract that lasts until the end of 2026. That also includes an option to extend for 2027.
This would mean the Briton's future is in his own hands, rather than the decision being up to the Italian team.
So far this season, Hamilton is yet to stand on the podium. He came closest at his home Grand Prix in Silverstone, where he finished in P4.
On the other hand, in China, the world champion managed to win his team's first ever Sprint. He also finished third at the same event in Miami.
Read also
ADVERTISEMENT
Don’t miss GPblog in Google
Mark us as a preferred source and our articles will appear more often at the top of Top Stories.
Add as a preferred / source on GoogleRead more about:
latest news
Austrian Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 26.06.26
Practice 1
11:30 AM
Practice 2
03:00 PM
Saturday 27.06.26
Practice 3
10:30 AM
Qualification
02:00 PM
Sunday 28.06.26
Race
01:00 PM
Friday 26.06.26
Practice 1
Fri 11:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 03:00 PM
Saturday 27.06.26
Practice 3
Sat 10:30 AM
Qualification
Sat 02:00 PM
Sunday 28.06.26
Race
Sun 01:00 PM
Times are in your local timezone
Rumors
Popular on GPBlog
1
Verstappen sees another key figure depart Red Bull Racing
2376 times read
2
Hamilton delivers early verdict after 'challenging' Austrian GP Friday
1936 times read
3
F1 LIVE: Antonelli ahead of McLaren duo - follow Austrian GP FP2 reactions here!
1686 times read
4
Verstappen appears to flip middle finger at Russell during Austrian GP FP2
1126 times read
F1-stand 2026
Season
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 156 | |
2 | FerrariFER | 115 | |
3 | MercedesMER | 106 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 75 | |
5 | McLarenMCL | 73 | |
6 | McLarenMCL | 68 | |
7 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 55 | |
8 | AlpineALP | 41 | |
9 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 34 | |
10 | Racing BullsRCB | 28 |
Loading
