Lewis Hamilton says he believes he can race in Formula One for another five years and insists that a new Mercedes contract is just around the corner.
Hamilton’s current deal expires at the end of the season and there has been continued speculation about the negotiations to extend his stay with Mercedes. It had been claimed that the 38-year-old and his team were a long way apart, with Hamilton wanting a new long-term deal with guaranteed income, while Mercedes would only grant him a one-year contract with the option of a second.
Throughout the period Hamilton and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff have been steadfast in their stance that there was nothing to worry about and things would be ironed out soon.
