Lewis Hamilton insists Mercedes deal does not depend on money or car upgrades
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The seven-time world champion’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the year and although an extension is considered a formality, a new contract is yet to be finalised. How the fight for 2nd in the F1 Constructors Championship is heating upVideo of How the fight for 2nd in the F1 Constructors Championship is heating upMercedes boss Toto Wolff shed some light on the matter at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, explaining it was “not a money situation”. Hamilton confirmed Wolff’s latest comments when asked for clarification, responding: “Yes that is correct.”Asked whether the outcome of Mercedes’ upgrades will have any bearing on his decision, Hamilton said: “No, that’s not what I’m thinking.“Before the end of the season I think we will already be well into the contract.“I still have 100% faith in this team. It has taken longer for all of us to get to where we want to be. “It’s definitely not easy but I believe we will get there. We have to continue to chip away at it.“That’s why we have the upgrade here. We have a front wing here, and more bits at the following races.”Related Russell: Verstappen’s calendar ‘whinging’ because he wants more money FIA president: “Punish good kid Verstappen? No” Hamilton said he is “pushing as hard as I can” to help steer the development direction of Mercedes’ 2024 car. “It couldn’t come soon enough and I’m pushing as hard as I can,” he added. “I was having big meetings with people in the team, the head of aero and the head of dynamics, about what’s in mind for next year’s car.”
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