Though the 40-year-old may have prompted fears of an early retirement at the Hungarian Grand Prix last time out, he now appears to have been handed a lifeline in his hunt for championship success in red, after a surprise contract clause has been revealed by Italian media.

Lewis Hamilton is betting on Ferrari having a 2026 car capable of fighting for Formula 1 glory as the seven-time champion eyes one more title before he retires from racing

Former Formula One driver and Sky Sports F1 reporter Martin Brundle has shared his concern about the future of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. Given the seven-time world champion's struggles since his Ferrari move early this year, Brundle stated he couldn't see Hamilton endure two more seasons if the situation were to continue this way.