Lewis Hamilton confirmed he is locked into Ferrari through the end of 2027, telling reporters in Montreal that a lot of people are trying to retire him. The 41-year-old, fresh off a podium in China but trailing teammate Charles Leclerc in Japan and Miami, dismissed the noise as he heads into this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

Hamilton's first season at Ferrari in 2025 was rough—he failed to finish on the podium once, a career first. Now in his second year, he's adjusting his approach, skipping simulator work before Canada after realizing the data often contradicted track reality. Instead he's deep-diving into brake balance and mechanical setup with his engineers.

The seven-time champion, holder of a record 105 wins, said he measures success internally through progress rather than records. With a contract extending at least three years, Hamilton appears set to outlast the skeptics. His next test comes Sunday in Montreal, where his revised preparation strategy will get its first real evaluation.