Hamilton firmly denies asking for Ferrari staff to be replaced

Lewis Hamilton publicly denied reports on Thursday, September 17, 2026, via an Instagram story that he had demanded staffing changes at Ferrari, calling the claims false and stating he has 'never asked for anyone on my team to be replaced.' The reports, originating from Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, also alleged a strained relationship between Hamilton and team boss Fred Vasseur. The denial comes during a difficult period for Ferrari, who have not achieved a grand prix podium since the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa in July 2026.