Guenther Steiner has leaked a significant element about F1 future because the Haas star claims the Briton has “dedicated” his future to Mercedes. The Austrian feels Hamilton will follow the Silver Arrows for the “remainder of his life” regardless of no official updates on a brand new deal introduced.
He made the revelation within the run-up to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after sitting down with Sky Sports activities Information. The 58-year-old was requested whether or not he has approached Hamilton with a “cheeky” provide because the star is out of contract on the finish of the season.
Nonetheless, Steiner shot down the suggestion and revealed Hamilton is prone to stay on the German marque without end. He stated: “No. I believe he dedicated to Mercedes for the remainder of his life.”
A number of pundits together with Martin Brundle and Eddie Jordan have tipped Hamilton to stroll away from Mercedes. Ferrari has emerged as a possible frontrunner to safe his companies with Jordan describing the transfer as a “match made in heaven”.
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Nonetheless, Hamilton has recurrently denied the rumours and pledged his future to Mercedes. In Saudi Arabia, the 38-year-old Briton harassed he has “no plan” to depart the squad for a rival crew.
Within the run-up to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he doubled down on his suggestion he can be sticking with the Silver Arrows. The Briton revealed he want to be related to the long-lasting marque lengthy after he had retired from racing.
He instructed : “I proceed to really feel very a lot at residence. It is household. I see myself being with Mercedes until my final days, to be sincere. In the event you take a look at the legends, Sir Stirling Moss was with Mercedes until the top of days.
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“So, that is been the dream for me to at some point have that… nicely I've that, so I imply simply proceed on with that and proceed to construct with the model.” Mercedes bosses have additionally harassed Hamilton remaining with the squad is their most well-liked choice.
Staff principal Toto Wolff even revealed the squad has no “plan B” though that might depart them uncovered if Hamilton decides in opposition to new phrases. He defined: “I do not need to have interaction in discussions with different drivers, as a result of I am proud of those which might be within the crew, that is for positive.
“In the mean time, there is no such thing as a Plan B. It is Lewis.”