Lewis Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes only runs until the end of the 2023 season, but the seven-time Formula 1 world champion has announced his intention to extend his deal with the German team.

Lewis Hamilton wants to sign a multi-year contract with Mercedes

The British driver, who came close to winning the US Grand Prix (finishing second at the Austin circuit), said he was considering a “multi-year” deal with the Mercedes team.

“I think it will be a contract for several years. There has been talk of me resigning and frankly I don’t like the idea and I don’t feel like I’m at that stage. We still have a lot to work on as a team, as individuals on the team, we still have a lot to do as a sport and I want to be part of that change.

I don’t know how the next five years will go. We are still in the process of analyzing this. I don’t feel old, I feel young and fit. Then I don’t know. If Fernando (Alonso, 41) leaves, I will think twice because I will become the oldest driver” – Lewis Hamiltonbefore the Mexican deputy, quoted by formula1.com.

Formula 1 salary ranking for the 2022 season

1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – £40 million per season / 37 years

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – £40 million / 24 years

3. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) – £15 million / 40 years, etc.

Formula 1 – General classification of pilots according to the US MP

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands/Red Bull Racing) 391 points

2. Charles Leclerc (Monaco/Ferrari) 267

3. Sergio Perez (Mexico/Red Bull Racing) 265

4. George Russell (Great Britain/Mercedes) 218

5. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spain/Ferrari) 202

6. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain/Mercedes) 198 td.

The next Grand Prix in the calendar of the 2022 Formula 1 season will be held in Mexico at the Hermanos Rodríguez Circuit on October 30.