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‘Another five years’ – Wolff hints at Hamilton’s F1 future

by Fergal Walsh
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‘Another five years’ – Wolff hints at Hamilton’s F1 future
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has suggested that Lewis Hamilton could remain in Formula 1 for at least another five years.

Hamilton, 37, sees his contract expiring at the end of the 2023 campaign, which is set to be his 17th season in F1.

Although his future beyond next year is still in the air, Hamilton has hinted that he will remain in F1, admitting that Mercedes’ current slump is motivating him to stay longer.

Hamilton missed out on a record-breaking eighth F1 title last year in controversial circumstances, with Max Verstappen achieving his maiden Championship.

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Speaking to the Press Association, Wolff remains confident that Hamilton can win more titles with Mercedes, and is sure that he won’t leave for another team. 

“I am absolutely certain that Lewis can win the eighth world title with us,” he said. “He is not going to go elsewhere, and if we can provide a car that is competitive and he can fight for wins, he is going to win more titles. 

“For him retirement, is still far away. But he asks himself, ‘am I still happy with my performances?’ And once he comes to the conclusion that he is not, he will be the first one to say that is it.”

Wolff added that he is sure Hamilton will remain in F1 past the 2023 season, despite his age.

“I have no doubt that we will be extending [beyond 2023],” he said. “The science today can make sports people, if they are disciplined, go much longer than in the past. 

“Look at Fernando Alonso. He is 41, and he is still mega so no doubt, there are many years left in Lewis.”

Hamilton and Mercedes stands as the most successful F1 partnership in the sport’s history, with Wolff stating that open relationship between the parties has helped it grow from strength to strength.

Wolff revealed that Hamilton suggested that he could remain in F1 with Mercedes for another several years.

“The advantage is we speak a lot together,” Wolff said. “Just last week we sat down and he says ‘look, I have another five years in me, how do you see that?’

“Over time we have just grown together. We are totally transparent with each other. 

“Lewis will be the first one to say ‘I can’t do this anymore’ – because I feel I haven’t got the reactions anymore, or I’ve just lost fun doing it and there is another generation growing up that is just very strong.

“So I have no doubt that whatever we agree on a contract extension, which is going to happen, that we both are always going to discuss, very openly, what does the future hold.”

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Comments 3

  1. Enzo says:
    4 months ago

    Jesus Christ, 2028…. lol.

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  2. Biff says:
    4 months ago

    Should wind up the the Dutch Red Bull Maxipad Fanboys.
    Maybe they were hoping to put away their KKK orange clan robes and burning 🔥 crosses. Just incase a lighter skinned driver was announced by Mercedes. Instead they’ll be oiling up their torches by inserted them up their back passages , while praising Maxipad as their chosen Messiah.
    Congrats to LH and congrats to all British drivers.

    Unlike MotoGP which is the Spanish/Italian World Championship .
    You get the one off French champ otherwise it’s a Spanish champ or an Italian.

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    • T Powell says:
      4 months ago

      Good to see Trump Derangement Syndrome is still running strong in this world. You do know that most of the “evil white guys” your type constantly complains about are actually Jewish, right? And most KKK members are democrats (not to mention the number of members is hyperinflated more than Hamilton’s F1 career stats). Know your real enemy.

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