Lewis Hamilton aims to continue racing into his forties with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has signalled his intention to continue racing into his forties, insisting there remains “great harmony” within Ferrari despite enduring a challenging first campaign with the Italian outfit, reports BritPanorama.
The seven-time world champion, who turned 41 earlier this month, spoke positively about the atmosphere at Maranello following what proved to be a disappointing 2025 season. Hamilton’s debut year at Ferrari saw him finish sixth in the drivers’ championship, marking a significant downturn in fortunes for the British driver.
For the first time in his illustrious Formula One career, he failed to secure a single grand prix podium throughout an entire season. His sole victory came at the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, offering a brief highlight in an otherwise frustrating campaign.
Ferrari’s decision to cease development work in April contributed significantly to the team’s struggles, with the Scuderia opting to redirect resources towards the substantial regulatory changes arriving in 2026. This strategic pivot meant the Italian manufacturer could not match the pace of their competitors as the season progressed.
The consequences were stark when compared to the previous year’s performance. In 2024, Ferrari had finished just 14 points adrift of champions McLaren, but by the end of 2025, that gap had ballooned dramatically to 435 points behind the Woking-based team. The decline represented a significant setback for Hamilton’s new employers.
Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains determined to help Ferrari return to winning championships. “Everyone is just so focused on taking the learnings from 2025 to build a better future, and that encourages me every time I go back to the factory,” he said. “Of course, there are areas we need to improve; we’ve spoken about those, and that’s what we’re working on.”
The British driver marked his 41st birthday with a social media post embracing transformation. “I’m conscious that we’re entering the Year of the Horse and leaving behind the Year of the Snake. The time for change is now,” Hamilton wrote. “Starting new routines, leaving behind unwanted patterns and working on growth.”
Such optimism amid a season of challenges reveals the tenacity of a driver underscoring that motorsport is as much about resilience as it is about speed. In a sport where fortunes can shift rapidly, Hamilton’s approach draws attention to the broader journey of adaptation and renewal that defines not only his career, but the very soul of Formula One itself.
