Lewis Hamilton wants to remain at Mercedes until his 'last days', much like F1 legend Stirling Moss. Hamilton's contract is up for renewal at the end of the year.
But Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has conceded that it would only be natural for his driver to shop around in the future if the team cannot provide a more competitive car.
Hamilton has dismissed this notion, saying he hopes to follow the path of grand prix winner and revered 1955 Mille Miglia victor Moss by staying linked with Mercedes until the “end of days”. “I continue to feel very much at home. It's family. I see myself being with Mercedes till my last days, to be honest. “So, that's been the dream for me to one day have that… well I have that, so I mean just continue on with that and continue to build with the brand.
While Hamilton’s achievements with Mercedes already make him a long-term brand ambassador, the driver says he wants to retain a race seat with the team for as long as he can “really contribute”. “I think, for me personally, just as long as I can continue to help the team, as long as I can continue to help drive the team forwards and really contribute, then that's why I want to stay.
“If there's ever going to be a point where I feel like I'm not able to do that, then it's time for a youngster to come in to take my seat. But I'm still pretty young, in pretty decent shape.”
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