Hamilton calls Ferrari’s 2027 car development a ‘pivotal moment’

With five grands prix remaining in the 2026 season, Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari is at a “pivotal moment” in setting the direction of its 2027 car. He says he is giving the designers feedback on the chassis and aerodynamic package.

Hamilton said the work on the 2027 design began about a month ago and that Ferrari must now decide where it is losing out and which changes are worth pursuing. He says some fixes could be worth half a tenth in every corner, and is also telling designers what aerodynamic balance he wants for 2027.

He described Ferrari’s 2026 package as very good and said its strengths should be retained, with only a couple of subtle differences corrected. Ferrari is also working to improve its engine for 2027, he said.

If Ferrari can bring its engine up to the level of Mercedes and Red Bull’s power units, Hamilton believes it can fight for race wins.