A Lewis Hamilton He has one year left on his contract and there are already bets in the paddock on a possible Mercedes departure at the end of the current season. So believe two former Formula 1 champions, Jenson Button and Damon Hill.
But these words from the two ex-pilots did not make the seven-time world champion laugh, who took it upon himself to deny it: “There is no point in listening rumors created without being based on facts… They both know it.”
“I’ve been with Mercedes since I was 13.. And after going through a tough year like the one we had last year, I’m still here. I will continue here whether or not we have a difficult year,” said the British driver.
It is clear that it will be a 2023 full of difficulties, with Mercedes far from Red Bull, Aston Martin and Ferrari: “I’m a fighter, and we fight as a team. I love the challenge of finding solutions and I always believe I’m capable of putting the car in places where others might not be able to …”.
Hamilton was fifth behind carlos sainz, which he was unable to overtake in the final laps in Bahrain. Your partner, george russellseventh behind Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin.
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Asked about conversations with Mercedes and It’s Wolfwas very calm: “I’ve always been very, very relaxed. I don’t think I have to do it now. I’m in a very lucky position. I will do it when we’re ready.”
“My relationship with Mercedes and Toto is very good. We support each other. And I’m really excited to build a future together,” said the seven-time Grand Cirque champion.