There may be some 'secret' clauses within Lewis Hamilton 's Ferrari contract which may just persuade the seven-time F1 world champion to stick around until 2026, according to reports. Hamilton has had a dismal start to life at Ferrari, not having picked up a single grand prix podium across his first 14 race weekends with the team.

Hamilton has endured a difficult 18 months, particularly in qualifying. The Independent crunches the lap times

Lewis Hamilton has struggled for form throughout the 2025 F1 season, and the Mercedes ex-world champion has suggested he could be set for a change of scenery after the summer break.