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Hamilton's dad hints about future: "He doesn't race for trophies"

11 January 2021 at 16:55
Last update 11 January 2021 at 17:01
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Lewis Hamilton has still not signed a contract for next season. On several occasions, the driver and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff assured that the deal would be complete around Christmas 2020. Now that people are starting to doubt whether there will still be a deal, Alexander Hamilton hints that his son will definitely stay in F1.

Hamilton does not quit F1

The signing of Hamilton's contract takes a long time. In the meantime it is known that Hamilton is demanding and that he wants to have all his demands included in the contract. Not only his financial compensation is a point of discussion, but also the way in which Mercedes deals with its surroundings is important to Hamilton.

However, Hamilton's dad seems to rule out the rumor that Hamilton is going to stop in F1. Express.co.uk says: “As far as I’m aware, he carries on racing. He loves racing, he loves what he does."

Hamilton finally has an important voice

The father of the seven-time world champion explains why Hamilton wouldn't stop right now: “He has a voice now in the sport, which is also fantastic, but as far as I’m aware he’s carrying on racing. It’s a definite, as far as I know, the last time I spoke to him yesterday, he’s definitely carrying on racing.

“It’s nothing to do with targets. He’s not racing for trophies, he races because he loves what he does and also he loves to inspire others. At the moment his achievements, we hope, are inspiring young kids who have a dreams they want to achieve."

According to his father, Hamilton will continue to race for as long as possible to get the most out of the 'voice' he has acquired in motor racing.