Lewis Hamilton gives another indication he wants “long term” stay with Mercedes in F1
Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes runs out at the end of F1 2023, with the 38-year-old yet to sign a new deal.
It’s not clear cut that Hamil꧟ton will sign a new deal given Mercedes’ stuttering form, scoring just one podium finish in the opening four rounds of the year.
Mercedes are pinning their hopes on an upgrade for the Emilia Roꦰmagna Grand Prix later this month 🔴as they look to alter their current car concept.
It was an underwhelming Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes as Hamilton finished sixth, while 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell only managed eighth.
I𓆉t meant that Mercedes had the fourth-quickest car in Baku, slipping further behind in the pecking order relative to Australia.
As repor🐻ted by Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli, Hamilton dropped a comment about his F1 future.
"I'm thinking long term. I🍌 don't want to stay here for another year. I want to stay longer,” Hamilton♋ said.
How long could Hamilton remain in F1?
Hamilton is currently the second-oldest driver on the grid, although he is three years younger than ex-McLaren teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Fernando Alonso.
Even at 38, Hamilton remaiꦓns close to the peak of hisᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ powers.
It’s hard to bet against Hamilton should Mercedes give him a car capable of taking it to 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen.
Granted, his qualifying pace may have taken a small declin⭕e, but♈ his race speed, particularly his tyre management is arguably unrivalled.
Despite Mercedes’ struggles, Hamilton remains extremely motivated to remain i෴n F1.
How long will his motivation last? Who knows but it seems likely F1 wil🍃l have Hamilton on the grid for 2024 and 2025 at least.
All the signs from Hamilton and Mercedes boss Toto W🦋olff is that it’s just a matter of time before a deal is reached.
With F1 about to embark on its busiest period of the season with four races in five weeks, Hamilton’s new dea෴l might have to wait until the summer break.
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