Lewis Hamilton might keep in Components One for one more 5 years, in keeping with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who’s satisfied the British driver will win an eighth world title with the crew earlier than he calls it quits.

Hamilton signed a two-year extension firstly of this season and has stated on quite a few events that his need to remain in F1 is stronger than ever.

The Mercedes driver was controversially denied the world title on the ultimate lap of final season however Wolff is satisfied he’ll get one other shot at surpassing Michael Schumacher’s document of seven profession championship wins.

“I’m completely sure that Lewis can win the eighth world title with us,” Wolff advised the Press Affiliation.

“He’s not going to go elsewhere, and if we will present a automotive that’s aggressive and he can combat for wins, he’s going to win extra titles. For him retirement, remains to be distant. However he asks himself, ‘am I nonetheless pleased with my performances?’ And as soon as he involves the conclusion that he’s not, he would be the first one to say that’s it.”

Wolff stated he can see Hamilton, who’s at present 37, committing to F1 nicely into his forties.

“I’ve little doubt that we’ll be extending [beyond 2023]. The science as we speak could make sports activities individuals, if they’re disciplined, go for much longer than up to now. Take a look at Fernando Alonso. He’s 41, and he’s nonetheless mega so little doubt, there are numerous years left in Lewis.”

Earlier within the yr, when Hamilton was struggling to become familiar with Mercedes’ temperamental 2022 automotive, he tweeted: “Engaged on my masterpiece, I will be the one to determine when it is completed.”

In one other interview with Channel 4, broadcast over the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, Wolff stated Hamilton has indicated his need to decide to Mercedes and F1 for a very long time.

“The benefit is we converse so much collectively,” Wolff stated. “Simply final week we sat down and he says ‘look, I’ve one other 5 years in me, how do you see that?’

“Over time we’ve simply grown collectively. We’re completely clear with one another. Lewis would be the first one to say ‘I am unable to do that anymore’ – as a result of I really feel I have never bought the reactions anymore, or I’ve simply misplaced enjoyable doing it and there’s one other technology rising up that’s simply very robust.

“So I’ve little doubt that no matter we agree on a contract extension, which goes to occur, that we each are all the time going to debate, very brazenly, what does the long run maintain.”