Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has vowed not to drag on contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton this season in order to avoid delays that resulted in the Briton becoming unemployed at some point during the winter, suggesting talks in Summer will begin.
It was one of the most anticipated stories about the break as the world of Formula 1 waited with bated breath to see when and not if Hamilton would sign a new deal with Mercedes for the 2021 race.
Finally, we saw movement from both camps in February when it was announced that he would stay with the Silver Arrows for another year. More details will be announced in the coming weeks, such as Hamilton’s new joint charitable foundation aiming to support more diversity and inclusion in all of its forms in motorsport.
Now, both Hamilton and Mercedes aim to win their eighth championship this season, with Briton aiming to beat Michael Schumacher for titles, and it comes as no surprise that Wolff is interested in keeping the 36-year-old after 2021.
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