Fans back Ferrari Lewis Hamilton 2027 plan in 97.6% landslide

Ferrari Lewis Hamilton 2027 plans received a landslide endorsement from RacingNews365 readers, with 97.6% saying Maranello was right to keep the seven-time world champion. Team principal Fred Vasseur has also confirmed Hamilton will race for Ferrari next year, as the Briton's 2026 resurgence puts fresh momentum behind a partnership once written off after a brutal debut season.

The verdict is not from a courtroom or regulator. It is a fan poll published on July 11, 2026, asking whether Ferrari made the correct call by retaining Hamilton through 2027. Only 2.4% of voters said the Scuderia should look to the long-term future and sign a new driver instead.

Key Takeaways

• RacingNews365 readers voted 97.6% in favour of Ferrari keeping Lewis Hamilton for 2027.
• Fred Vasseur told Corriere della Sera that Hamilton will stay, answering simply: "Yes."
• Hamilton sits third in the 2026 championship with a Barcelona win and five podiums from nine races.
• Vasseur has pushed back on public contract-extension chatter, insisting talks will stay private.
• Hamilton's original Ferrari deal runs through 2026 with a one-year option for 2027.

Why did Ferrari fans overwhelmingly back keeping Hamilton?

The poll reflects a dramatic shift in perception. Hamilton's 2025 debut at Ferrari was statistically the weakest season of his Formula 1 career: sixth in the standings, 156 points, zero grand prix podiums and an 86-point deficit to teammate Charles Leclerc.

Halfway through 2026, the picture looks radically different. Hamilton is third on 147 points, ahead of Leclerc, with a victory in Barcelona, five podiums from nine rounds and points scored at every race. RacingNews365 framed the turnaround as "nothing short of extraordinary," and readers clearly agreed.

What has Fred Vasseur said about Hamilton's 2027 future?

Vasseur's message has been two-track. In an interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera during the British Grand Prix weekend, he confirmed Hamilton will remain when asked directly whether the Briton would race for Ferrari in 2027. His answer was blunt: "Yes."

At the same time, speaking to Motorsport Week and other outlets, Vasseur shut down speculation that extension talks were already underway. "Who spoke about the extension? I will discuss with him for the extension, not everybody," he said. "He is still under contract with us and now is not the time to discuss about an extension."

F1i.com reported that Maranello wants any future negotiation kept out of the media spotlight, even as Italian reports suggested Hamilton was close to activating a 2027 option held on his side of the deal.

How does Hamilton's contract option for 2027 work?

Hamilton joined Ferrari on a deal covering 2025 and 2026, with an optional third year for 2027. Motorsport Week noted that recent rumours claimed the extension clause exists only on Hamilton's side, meaning the driver—not the team—holds the trigger.

Fresh reports ahead of the British Grand Prix suggested Hamilton was nearing activation of that option. Vasseur has not publicly confirmed that step, but his "Yes" to Corriere della Sera and the fan poll both point toward continuity. Hamilton himself told reporters at the Canadian Grand Prix: "I still love what I do with all my heart and I'm going to be here for quite some time, so get used to it."

Does the fan poll settle the Ferrari Hamilton debate?

Not officially. The RacingNews365 survey captures sentiment, not a binding team decision. Still, at 97.6%, there is very little room for debate among the outlet's readership about whether betting on a 41-year-old Hamilton remains the right call.

High-profile sports futures often generate the same speculation swirl as cases in our True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries coverage—plenty of noise, limited confirmed facts. For now, Ferrari's 2027 pairing appears set, and Hamilton's 2026 form is doing the talking on track.