What happened: Lewis Hamilton stated that his sole focus is mounting a championship challenge with Ferrari in 2027. The comments follow his second-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he converted a pole position into a podium behind Max Verstappen.

Why it matters: The forward-looking stance comes as Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton weigh strategy adjustments following intra-team friction during the autumn stretch. With Kimi Antonelli securing the 2026 drivers' championship in Mexico City, Ferrari is mathematically eliminated from drivers' title contention.

What to watch: Formula 1 shifts to Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix, where reserve driver Dino Beganovic will run opening practice for Ferrari before Charles Leclerc returns.