Formula 1 News: Hamilton Sr registers company as Lewis retirement talk grows (Update)

Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, is developing a new motorsport initiative called HybridV10. This project is described as a “new motorsport platform created for fans and the next generation,” with a focus on celebrating the iconic, high-pitched sound of V10 engines from single-seater racing’s past era (F1 used V10s until 2005).

Key Known Details

– Website and Teaser: The official site (hybridv10.com) features a minimalist message: “It’s all in the name. Real racing. Real talent. Real skill. Perfect sound… Announcement in 2026.” It explicitly ties the project to reviving the “unmistakable sound of V10 single-seater racing,” blending nostalgia with modern elements (implied by “hybrid”).
– Corporate Setup: Anthony Hamilton registered companies like Hybrid World Series Ltd and Hybrid World Group Ltd in October 2025, with himself as the primary shareholder. Pending trademarks include Hybrid Grand Prix, Hybrid V8, Hybrid V10 World Motorsport Festival, World Motorsport Festival, and Hybrid World Commission, suggesting ambitions beyond a single series—possibly events, media, or multiple formats.
– Timeline: A full announcement is planned for 2026, coinciding with Formula 1’s major regulation changes (new hybrid power units and chassis rules).
– Speculation on Scope: Motorsport outlets and forums discuss possibilities like a new single-seater racing series, demo events, a festival, or even media/content production (similar to Drive to Survive). Some speculate it could involve hybrid V10 technology for sustainability, but no technical specifics have been revealed. It’s not positioned as a direct rival to F1 but as something complementary for enthusiasts missing the old engine notes.
– Lewis Hamilton’s Involvement: There is no indication that Lewis is involved; the project appears to be Anthony’s independent venture. However, with Lewis past his prime and nearing retirement from Formula 1, this could be a series for washed-up  drivers.
– Context and Motivation: Anthony has a long history in motorsport (managing Lewis’s early career, advising the FIA on young drivers). The project taps into widespread fan nostalgia for V10 sounds, contrasting with quieter modern F1 hybrids—separate from ongoing FIA discussions about potentially reintroducing sustainable V10s in F1 post-2026.

In reality, it’s an early-stage teaser with limited confirmed information—mostly company filings, trademarks, and the website. Major F1 outlets have noted it curiously but without deep coverage yet, as details remain sparse until the 2026 reveal.

(GMM) Speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s long-term future has intensified after it emerged that his father and former manager, Anthony Hamilton (pictured) , has quietly registered a new company in the UK.

According to UK corporate records, Hamilton Sr has set up a business called HybridV10, alongside associated trademarks including Hybrid World Series, Hybrid World Commission, Hybrid Grand Prix and HybridV10 World Motorsport Festival.

The activities are listed under television production, advertising and sports-related ventures.

There is no indication that the seven-time world champion is directly involved, but the move has fuelled suggestions that groundwork is being laid for a post-F1 project as Hamilton enters the final year of his Ferrari contract following a horror debut season in red.

Hamilton, 40, has already built a portfolio beyond racing, including film production company Dawn Apollo Films, which recently produced the Hollywood feature F1, and his non-alcoholic tequila brand Almave, alongside his Mission 44 charity.

Speaking after the Abu Dhabi finale, Hamilton admitted he was eager to disconnect. “I can’t wait to get away from all this,” he said.

“At the moment I’m only looking forward to the break. Just disconnecting, not speaking to anyone. No one will be able to get in touch with me this winter.”

Amid reports that Hamilton’s detailed technical dossiers have irritated some within Ferrari, team boss Frederic Vasseur moved to shut that down.

“When I sometimes read in articles that we received reports from the drivers requesting changes, I have to honestly say that some people are a bit naive in this regard,” Vasseur said.

“Because we receive reports from the drivers after every race. It’s nothing unusual for a driver to send the team a report saying, ‘Ok, we need to do this and that.'”