The seven-time world champion ended months of speculation about his F1 future by agreeing a new two-year contract extension with Mercedes in a d💮eal t🥃hat was announced at the end of August. 

Hamilton and Mercedes t🌟eam principal Wolff had reiterated on several occasions that a new contract would be signed, with both inferring that only s❀mall details needed to be finalised as negotiations appeared to drag on.

Speaking to Swiss outlet , Hamilton op꧑ened up about the nature of his back-and-forth ‘haggling’ with Wolff. 

“This isn't the first time the two of us have discu🐎ssed and haggled over details for hours,” he said. 

“Always under the motto: From Thursday to Sunday I ♎belong exclusively to Formula 1.”

Hamilton continued: “There are so many details about my promotional activities.▨ 

“I'm in a fortunate position with Toto.🍬 He is respected and admired by everyone. It's easy to negotiate with him. And that makes him a great leader.”

Asked if he still reads his contracts, Hamilton said: “Of course I want to know exactl💝🐠y what's in there. But now it's over 200 pages or a damn book. And that takes you days!”

The 38-year-old’s new deal will extend 🀅his period with Mercedes to🐈 13 years and keep him in F1 well past his 40th birthday. 

Hamilton says he “underestimated” his passion for F1 when he previously suggested he would not continue racing beyon🐷d 40, though he🏅 admitted it has become a “love-hate story”. 

“I have to admit that I underestimated my love for this sport,” he said. “B🍒ut it's become a love-hate story. Th൲ere are days when I would prefer not to get into the cockpit.

Hamilton added: “The duels with my teammate George also give mꩵe motivation. You always have to be wide-awake.”🧜