Report: Hamilton poised to prolong his contract with Ferrari.

      "Take note of it today"

      Lewis Hamilton is anticipated to prolong his stay with Ferrari until 2027, as Spanish Formula 1 journalist Carlos Miquel suggests that an announcement may come prior to Monza. Speaking on El Partidazo de COPE, Miquel mentioned that the seven-time world champion's future is essentially decided. "Remember one name that will definitely extend his contract with his current team: Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari," he stated. "Take note of it today, since you might see the announcement just before Monza."

      Hamilton's initial agreement with Ferrari was believed to have a 2-plus-1 structure, and the additional season is now likely to be activated. Eurosport Italia similarly reports that Hamilton will remain with Ferrari at least until 2027, with formal confirmation expected around the Italian GP weekend. Miquel thinks this extension would keep the major teams largely settled, especially with Verstappen eliminating uncertainty by committing to Red Bull through 2030. Hamilton arrived at Zandvoort feeling fitter than ever and increasingly optimistic about Ferrari's direction. "The pieces of the puzzle have aligned," the 41-year-old said. "A lot has changed, including the engineering, other processes, the car's design, and overall we've made progress in the right direction."

      "They’ve accomplished what I requested, and the results demonstrate that everything is functioning well. Last year, one of the things I consistently mentioned was that Ferrari needed to be more innovative." When asked about Verstappen's new contract, Hamilton remarked that staying with Red Bull made sense. "He’s in a great team," the Brit said. "He has been there for a long time, and they continue to succeed. It's always easy to say one is staying where they're comfortable." "It's his decision, and it’s a sensible one."