The British driver Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion of Formula 1, can sign a new contract with the Mercedes team just before the Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend, reports the DPA agency.

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Lewis Hamilton, new contract with Mercedes – Salary 50 million euros per season in Formula 1

Hamilton is coming to the end of the final six months of his £40 million ($50 million) season contract with the German manufacturer, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the star driver was on the verge of agreeing terms on a new contract. Agreement.

“It’s going to happen soon, and we’re talking days, not weeks,” Wolff told CNBC’s Squawk on the Street when asked about Hamilton’s contract negotiations.

“We are making every effort (not to initial the agreement before the Canadian Grand Prix). We will meet with him today and maybe even talk about it. We have such a good relationship that we are afraid of the moment when we have to talk about money,” added the official representative of Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton, 38, met with Wolff the day after the Spanish Grand Prix to sign a new contract with the Silver Arrows.

The new deal with the British driver is expected to be multi-year, so Hamilton will remain in Formula 1 even after his 40th birthday.

“Lewis is the most important personality in sports. He is so versatile not only in races, but also off the track, so we have to keep him in the sport as much as possible,” Toto Wolff emphasized, reports Agerpres.

According to Daily Mail sources, according to the new deal, which the Briton will soon sign, Hamilton will receive around 50 million euros per year.

In addition, Lewis will decide when it is time to retire, at which point he will remain with Mercedes as a team ambassador.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – Sergio Perez defeated

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.