Hamilton is largely considered to be one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, and will head to Maranello in a last-ditch attempt to claim an unprecedented eighth world championship title.
Now, details of Hamilton's Ferrari contract appear to have been accidentally revealed in a slip-up by Ferrari team principal Vasseur.
In an interview with The Financial Times, Vasseur said: "Lewis was an important symbol because it sends a positive message to the paddock for the future of the team.
"He had to make a choice: ‘Where do I have the biggest chance to win the world championship in 2025, ’26, ’27?’ And he said, ‘Ferrari’."
Whether the British icon could continue racing beyond 2027 is yet to be confirmed, with Hamilton himself admitting he considered retirement during his difficult recent years at Mercedes.