Lewis Hamilton does not intend to change his stance at Ferrari. The British driver stated that he will continue pressing the team for improvements while he remains in Maranello in pursuit of the Formula One title, even amid the challenges of sharing the pit garages with Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton recognizes the importance of his teammate and admits he knew the difficulties he would face when arriving: “He has been here for a long time, eight years, and he has nine victories with the team, and he is very integrated into the team,” Hamilton told the press.
The coexistence between the two has already seen tense moments, such as at the Mexican Grand Prix, when a on-track duel cost Ferrari a potential one-two finish. Yet, the seven-time champion guarantees he maintains a good relationship with Leclerc and works so that both can operate in harmony.
Hamilton also does not hide that his direct style can create difficulties within the team, but he does not intend to stop demanding changes: “I always try to be respectful, and then naturally it isn’t so easy to have someone like me entering a team because I am very blunt and I push and push and push. I have pushed for so many changes, and I will push for more, and while I am here, that’s how it will be.”
“I’m here to win, and in order to win you have to work with everyone around you. You’re all rowing, trying to get everyone to row at the same pace and with the same strength, and you have to push, and I have to push. I also have to be pushed to evolve. All of us can always evolve and be better, and I truly believe this team can be fighting for the championship next year,” concluded the seven-time world champion.
After a first season without podiums, something unprecedented in his career, Hamilton managed to bounce back in 2026 and even entered the title contention until the summer break. Now, with three races to go, he sits in fourth place, one point behind George Russell and 17 behind Max Verstappen.
