Lewis Hamilton insists he has 'never' requested Ferrari to replace a number of their staff.
Italian publication Corriere della Sera claimed Hamilton had pushed for a shake-up within the team given his frustrations with how a number of recent races have played out.
One such example was at the Dutch Grand Prix in August, where Hamilton aired his grievances over the radio that Ferrari forced him to sit behind teammate Charles Leclerc for too long.
Hamilton was again left seething at Monza when Leclerc collided with him on the opening lap.
The report added Hamilton also now had a strained relationship with Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur, who was a key figure in prising the Brit to the team in 2025.
Lewis Hamilton's response to staff shake-up reports
But Hamilton has moved quickly to shut down any such talk via a post on Instagram.
"I've seen some of the stories that have gone out and I want to clear it up here," Hamilton said.
"I've never asked for anyone on my team to be replaced. Everyone I work with works hard every day, and their dedication is what moves us forward.
"I always try to empower and lift people up to be the best versions of themselves or at least see the best in themselves.
"I may not always achieve that but it's my intention and what I'm here to do. We all work together and that will continue."
How has Lewis Hamilton performed this season?
Although the 2026 campaign has brought its difficulties, Hamilton has enjoyed far more success than he did in 2025.
The 41-year-old has secured five podium finishes this season, including a victory at Barcelona in June.
Hamilton's triumph in Catalunya was his first in 686 days, which unsurprisingly prompted an emotional reaction.
The Brit's performances this season have him sitting third in the drivers' standings and only 20 behind former Mercedes teammate George Russell, who is second.
Unfortunately for Hamilton, an eighth world title looks some way away as Kimi Antonelli is 101 points ahead in first place.
As for the constructors' standings, Ferrari are second with 358 points, 345 behind leaders Mercedes.
Hamilton will look to put the off-track noise behind him when the grid next convenes in Azerbaijan on September 26.