Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time World Drivers’ Champion and the most successful driver in Formula 1 history by race wins. His move to Ferrari for 2025, ending a twelve-year partnership with Mercedes, was one of the most seismic transfers in the sport’s history.
For 2026, Hamilton enters his second season at Maranello and his partnership with the team should be fully bedded in. The new power unit and aerodynamic regulations create a clean slate, and Hamilton’s experience of navigating regulation changes, having thrived through every major rules shift since 2007, is an invaluable asset. At 41, he remains one of the fastest and most complete drivers on the grid.
Hamilton’s racecraft in wheel-to-wheel combat is peerless. His ability to manage tyres over long stints, read strategic situations, and deliver in the wet has defined an era. The question for 2026 is whether Ferrari can provide the car to match his ambition of a record-breaking eighth title.
British fans watching from the GMT/BST timezone have a forgiving schedule for most of the European season, with races typically starting between 13:00 and 15:00 BST. The Asian rounds require evening viewing, while the Americas offer late-evening starts. Silverstone in July remains the emotional highlight for Hamilton’s home support.