Lewis Hamilton has not publicly indicated any intention to return to Mercedes amid his current challenges with Ferrari. Since joining Ferrari for the 2025 season, Hamilton has faced difficulties adapting to the new car and team dynamics. He has acknowledged the significant differences between the Ferrari and his previous Mercedes vehicles, noting that the Ferrari is “massively different in characteristics” and that he still has “quite a bit to come” in terms of adaptation .
Despite these challenges, Hamilton has expressed a commitment to his new team and the process of acclimating to Ferrari’s systems and culture. He has described the experience as “refreshing” and has been working closely with Ferrari’s engineers to understand the car’s unique requirements .
While there have been speculations and comments from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff about the possibility of future collaborations with Hamilton, these have been framed in the context of post-driving career opportunities rather than an immediate return to the Mercedes racing team .
As of now, Hamilton remains focused on overcoming the current challenges with Ferrari and has not made any public statements about returning to Mercedes.