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Toto Wolff says he “had a first chat” with Lewis Hamilton about his next Mercedes contract, and adds they’re “going to find the right time” this year to sign an extension.
Lewis Hamilton’s current Mercedes contract will expire at the end of the year. After Mercedes’ 2023 car launch, Toto Wolff confirmed he has already talked to Lewis about an extension.
“We’ve done a few of these contracts in the past and they change little from iteration to iteration,” the Austrian said.
“So it’s not hugely complex, apart from the obvious terms. We’ve had a first chat but I don’t want to commit to any timeline because it’s not important for him nor for us at this stage.
“It [Lewis’ current contract] runs a full year and we’re going to find the right time.”
Toto added that “age plays no role” when it comes to the length of Lewis’ next contract.
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“His age plays no role for this next contract. If you look at how well top athletes in the world have pushed the boundaries, and I’m thinking about Tom Brady who is 45, and he’s on the pitch throwing a ball and being tackled, so age plays no role.”
Wolff also said that Mercedes’ performance this year is not going to be a deciding factor for Lewis when it comes to his decision to stay with the team.
“He knows what he has with the team. We won eight constructors’ titles in a row and we got it wrong last year.
“The resource, the capability is there and we just need to continue to develop like we did last season.
“So I don’t think there’s any doubt in Lewis’ mind the team can perform,” he concluded.
