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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton odds-on to retire from F1 this year
A leading bookmaker has priced Lewis Hamilton as odds-on to retire within 12 months after a disappointing season with Ferrari in 2025.
Despite unclear contract details, Hamilton hinted that his deal may run beyond 2026, but odds currently favor a 2026 retirement at 4/5.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is unconcerned about Hamilton’s attitude, praising the champion’s efforts to fix the team’s issues.
Betfair also places Hamilton at 5/1 to retire in 2027 and 8/1 to continue his career beyond that year.
The bookmaker predicts another British driver to win the drivers’ championship in 2026, with George Russell at 4/1 for the title.
